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Retirement | 30 May 17
Aviva considers expanding UK pension transfer advice unit
Aviva is looking at offering advice to UK customers looking to transfer out of their final salary pensions in response to rising consumer demand.
UK exposure in global funds hits 12-month high
Exposure to UK equities in global funds has hit a 12-month high as the US has steadily fallen out of favour, new data from Copley Fund Research has revealed.
Tax & Regulation | 29 May 17
Advisers voice top concerns ahead of UK election day
The Conservative Party’s plans to introduce a so-called ‘dementia tax’ as well as uncertainty surrounding the Finance Bill are the top concerns voiced by UK advisers ahead of the country’s general election on 8 June.
Legal & General and Aviva opting for Ireland post-Brexit
Legal & General will shift some of its business to Dublin once Britain leaves the European Union, while rival insurer Aviva is in the process converting its Irish life and general insurance branches into subsidiaries as the firms prepare for the post-Brexit environment.
JTC adds Isle of Man presence with Merril Lynch acquisition
Jersey-headquartered JTC Group has acquired Merrill Lynch Wealth Management’s International Trust and Wealth Structuring (ITWS) business, which provides the administration of trust services for the firm’s international advisory clients.