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United Kingdom | 28 Jun 16
Apfa urges UK to delay launch of secondary annuity market
The introduction of a secondary annuity market in the UK should be delayed due to a lack of interest from advisers as well as the post-Brexit fallout, the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (Apfa) has told the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
United Kingdom | 27 Jun 16
No change for crown dependencies’ financial services sectors
The financial services sectors of Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man should see little, if any, change following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
IA launches volatility managed sector to deal with outcome funds
The UK’s Investment Association has unveiled a new volatility-managed sector, to deal with the swelling ranks of unclassified funds.
Macro Views | 24 Jun 16
Opportunities, threats and a globalisation siege mentality
As the second wave of reaction breaks over markets, following a volatile first day in the post-Brexit world, a number of themes have come to the surface.
Macro Views | 24 Jun 16
How wealth managers are trading as the FTSE fights back
Chin-up, dear investor. Brexit has not necessarily been the disaster for the FTSE as was predicted, and could actually be a great opportunity for UK-facing active managers.