United Kingdom
EU eyes UK offshore financial centres in Brexit talks – report
The European Union will “go after” the UK crown dependencies and overseas territories which were left off its recent tax haven blacklist, according to a UK newspaper.
Best Practice | 15 Jan 18
Next gen clients hungry for financial knowledge – study
Next generation clients believe if they had learnt financial planning skills at school they would have a better life, according to a Money Advice Service report which highlights the key challenges this segment is facing.
Best Practice | 15 Jan 18
Carillion collapse puts even more scrutiny on DB schemes
Carillion’s imminent liquidation and £587m (€660m, $805m) pension shortfall has put increased pressure on the UK Government to tackle the sustainability of defined benefit (DB) schemes in an up-coming white paper, according to an Old Mutual Wealth pensions expert.
RL360° confirms former SJP man in top marketing role
Simon Barwell, formerly of St James’s Place and Friends Provident, has permanently taken on the role of marketing director at RL360° having held the post on an interim basis since February 2016.
Best Practice | 12 Jan 18
Scots ignorant of international privilege
Unmarried Scots, even those who have lived abroad for long periods, have a right to raise a claim to a partner’s estate in the event of separation.