United Kingdom
Pension cold calling ban one step closer
The UK’s House of Lords has demanded a ban on pension cold calling be included in the upcoming Financial Guidance and Claims Bill following revelations that cold calls have risen 180% in just 10 months.
Investment | 25 Oct 17
Momentum Wealth Intl expands fund range
Fund managers Fidelity, Gam, Henderson, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Schroder have been added to Momentum Wealth International’s Select Fund Range.
Tax & Regulation | 25 Oct 17
Cayman Islands offers trust alternative
The Cayman Islands have introduced a “unique” law that allows a company to function with the tax benefits of a common-law trust, which could prove an attractive alternative to trusts for private clients.
Best Practice | 25 Oct 17
UK watchdog recruits public to fight scammers
The Financial Conduct Authority is urging the public to report and speak out against investment scammers after finding that more than a fifth of those contacted by a suspected fraudulent investment firm stay silent.
Value Partners implements UK GEM sales strategy
Hong Kong-based asset manager Value Partners Group is promoting its expertise in Asia in a bid to attract UK and European sales to its Global Emerging Markets (Gem) strategy.