United Kingdom

Companies | 21 Dec 17

Qrops charges, an FCA crackdown on pension transfers and court action taken by a former English footballer against his ex-financial adviser were some of the most read stories this year. Scroll through the slides to see the 10 most clicked UK articles of 2017.

Industry | 21 Dec 17

Hargreaves Lansdown has backed Neil Woodford’s flagship equity fund despite fears it could drop out of its Investment Association sector on the back of lacklustre performance in 2017.

Best Practice | 21 Dec 17

In a move that clashes with comments made by the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, the Financial Conduct Authority has reassured firms that current passporting arrangements between the UK and EU will continue after the UK exits the EU.

Companies | 20 Dec 17

Rathbones’ Global Opportunities Fund has dropped its UK exposure from 25% to 7% over the past year.

Tax & Technical | 20 Dec 17

Trusts in England and Wales looks set to be modernised after the Law Commission pledged to make recommendations to amend the law.