United Kingdom
Fixed Income | 15 Aug 16
Is the BoE corporate bond buying programme a post-Brexit saviour?
The unveiling of the Bank of England’s latest stimulus measures has already prompted a burst of activity on the sterling bond front, but is it enough to drive the United Kingdom economy forward and does it present investment opportunities?
Retirement | 12 Aug 16
Five UK pension liberation firms shut down in £128m scam
The UK’s Insolvency Service has shut down five so-called pension liberation companies over the past year, after they scammed pensioners out of £128m ($166m, €148m).
Profiles & Comment | 12 Aug 16
SJP’s Ralph on acquisitions, opportunities and vertical challenges
Fresh from an acquisition spree in the UK, wealth manager St James’s Place is taking its pioneering business model east in its next phase of growth.
Demand for income security sees MetLife’s AUM hit £5bn
Strong demand from advisers for innovation in retirement and investment solutions has seen MetLife’s assets under management pass £5bn ($6.5bn, €5.8bn), the company said on Friday.
Tax & Regulation | 12 Aug 16
Jersey IFA investigated for selling Providence Investment Funds
Jersey’s financial services regulator has launched an investigation into the sale of the Providence Investment Funds to clients of Jersey-based independent financial adviser firm Lumiere Wealth.