United Kingdom
Analysis – Under fire SJP, still no easy target for rivals
St James’s Place Wealth has suffered another week of grim headlines about its advice model, but for rival IFAs and restricted advisers to win business and clients off what is arguably the market leader is easier said than done.
Retirement | 26 Jul 17
SimplyBiz launches DB pension transfer bureau
Financial adviser support firm The SimplyBiz Group has launched a defined benefit (DB) pension transfer service for advisers who need specialist guidance.
International Adviser magazine goes digital
After 12 years of printing monthly copies, International Adviser is going digital from September. This exciting development will allow us to shape our content differently as the markets around the world evolve.
Tax & Regulation | 25 Jul 17
Firms late with Mifid paperwork need emergency plans, says FCA
Financial firms that have missed the deadline to submit crucial information for compliance with Mifid II rules must have contingency plans in place, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned.
Macro Views | 25 Jul 17
Is the IMF’s UK revision a red flag for investors?
The International Monetary Fund’s decision to downgrade the UK’s growth forecast for 2017 was likely a wake-up call for some investors. But is it a signal of more dire times ahead? Or just another year of mediocre growth?