United Kingdom
Commodities | 19 Apr 17
Gold sales soar following UK snap election decision
Physical gold sales soared on Tuesday after UK prime minister Theresa May called a snap general election, according to The Pure Gold Company.
Investment | 19 Apr 17
IoM taxpayers footing the bill for New Earth Group wind up
Taxpayers on the Isle of Man will pay for the winding up of collapsed investment fund New Earth Recycling and Renewable (NERR), part of the New Earth Group of Funds, after the island’s financial regulator stepped in to pick up the tab.
Retirement | 18 Apr 17
Nine countries dropped as Qrops list culled by 30%
Nine countries were dropped and one added when HM Revenue & Customs updated its list of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (Qrops) on Tuesday after it was temporarily suspended following drastic changes to overseas pension transfers.
Best Practice | 18 Apr 17
UK regulator to target pension ‘decumulation’ market
The UK’s financial regulator plans to put a greater focus on the drawdown phase of the pensions market in the current financial year, and has promised to do more to tackle pension scams.
Best Practice | 18 Apr 17
UK advisers face 5% fee hike
The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed a 4.7% hike in fees for advisers and brokers as part of its 2017/18 business plan.