United Kingdom
Technology | 18 Aug 16
UK fintech start-up to launch straightforward robo-adviser
Robo-advice and investment service Munnypot said it plans to launch a financial advice service to the UK market in the autumn that offers straightforward advice using simple language.
Royal London posts strong growth as advisers help sales
Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, has posted strong growth in its pension and protection business driven in large part by sales to customers introduced by financial advisers.
Retirement | 17 Aug 16
Scam warning over regulated advisers in pension lib schemes
Pension liberation scams are increasingly being endorsed by FCA-regulated financial advisers, advocacy group Pension Life has warned.
Best Practice | 17 Aug 16
Advisers face hefty fines in HMRC tax avoidance crackdown
Tax advisers and accountants in the UK who help clients avoid paying tax could face fines of 100% of the tax avoided, according to new proposals being considered by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
China’s Noah sets up Jersey managed trust for HNW investors
The Shanghai-based wealth manager Noah Holdings has set up a trust with international service provider JTC in Jersey to address the increasing succession planning needs of its high net worth clients in China.