United Kingdom
Best Practice | 1 Sep 17
IFA firm says remote working boosted staff productivity
An Northern Ireland-based financial life planning firm that closed its headquarters for a full month in July said the remote working initiative boosted staff morale and productivity.
The International Stock Exchange listings up 45% in 1H17
Guernsey-based The International Stock Exchange (TISE) reported a 45% increase in listings year on year at the end of June to 2,411 listed entities.
Best Practice | 31 Aug 17
UK advisers relying on model portfolios
More than three quarters of advisers in the UK use model portfolios according to new research which shines a light on the growing shift towards structured investment offerings.
Tax & Regulation | 25 Aug 17
Three former Allianz staffers found guilty of bribery
Three former Allianz employees have been sentenced for bribery offences after making £7,000 ($9,000, €7,597) by leaking more than 700 pieces of confidential data, an investigation by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (Ifed) found.
Canada Life buys annuity provider Retirement Advantage
Canada Life, the UK arm of international financial services group GreatWest Lifeco, has agreed to buy specialist annuity provider Retirement Advantage for an undisclosed sum, the company announced in a statement.