United Kingdom
Qrops market suffers big hit, further falls expected
The number of Qrops transfers in the last financial year dropped to the lowest level since 2010/11 and is expected to fall further on the back of the UK Government’s 25% charge, as the amount of money accessed via the pensions freedoms hits a record high.
Best Practice | 26 Jul 17
Five steps to planning a tax-efficient return to the UK
International tax and wealth management firm Blevins Franks has identified five key planning issues for UK citizens wanting to avoid punitive tax implications when making their move from Europe back to Britain. Click on the slides below to see them.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Jul 17
Banned IFA found guilty of forging clients’ signatures
A former financial adviser in the UK has been found guilty of forging his clients’ signatures on investment documents following a 10-week trial at Derby Crown Court.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Jul 17
Advisers and asset managers hit by FCA senior manager changes
Advice firms and asset managers will be brought under the FCA’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) from 2018, the watchdog has announced.
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.