United Kingdom
LCCG to launch UK life insurance company
Life Company Consolidation Group (LCCG) is to set up a new UK life insurance company to house the business it will acquire following the demutualisation of Reliance Mutual Insurance Society.
Tax & Regulation | 3 Feb 17
UK introduces £1,500 tax free pension advice allowance
UK savers planning their retirement will be able to withdraw up to £1,500 ($1,893, €1,754) from their pension pots tax-free to pay for financial advice, under plans unveiled by the British government on Friday.
Best Practice | 3 Feb 17
Employment prospects on the rise in UK financial advice
More than three quarters of financial advice firms in the UK are considering taking on additional staff in the next few years, according to a Personal Finance Society (PFS) survey.
Tax & Regulation | 3 Feb 17
DeVere UK no longer providing overseas pension transfer advice
DeVere UK has stopped providing advice on overseas pensions transfers, a spokesperson has confirmed to International Adviser.
Best Practice | 2 Feb 17
Financial Adviser School achieves LIBF recognition
The Financial Adviser School (FAS), the UK-based training academy owned by Old Mutual Wealth’s (OMW) Intrinsic network, has secured recognition from The London Institute of Banking and Finance.