United Kingdom
FCA bans six for UK property scheme scam
Six of the eight men found guilty last year of a UK property fund scam, which defrauded investors of around £4.3m ($5.24m, €4.78m), have been banned by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from performing any function in relation to any regulated activity in the industry.
United Kingdom | 1 Nov 16
UK advisers expect an increase in M&A activity
Consolidation among small IFA firms is expected to increase over the next two years, according to a survey by Investec Wealth & Investment.
Best Practice | 31 Oct 16
Pound volatility sees UK pension holders seeking more advice
The volatility of the pound has seen a significant uptick in people seeking advice on moving British pensions abroad, which could see hundreds of millions of pounds driven overseas, says deVere Group chief executive Nigel Green.
Technology | 28 Oct 16
Nutmeg preparing to launch free advice chatbot
Online investment platform Nutmeg has confirmed that it is in the testing stages of launching its automated advice service.
‘Brexit losers’ looking increasingly attractive – Columbia Threadneedle
The confusion and capitulation that have come with the UK’s vote to leave the EU have and will continue to create opportunities within the UK equity space, argues Columbia Threadneedle’s UK team.