United Kingdom

United Kingdom | 16 Jun 16

With Brexit now less than two weeks away, the volume of commentary finding its way into our sister publication Portfolio Adviser’s inbox is growing rapidly. For your convenience they have placed all the most interesting investment ideas into one place .

Products | 14 Jun 16

To be introduced in the UK in April 2017, the Lifetime Isa (Lisa) is intended to incentivise people to save for their first home, their retirement, or both. But research published by the independent Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), sponsored by Royal London, compares the tax-free savings scheme with its international counterparts and highlights some challenges that may arise.

Platforms | 14 Jun 16

Santander, one of Britain’s largest retail banks, has launched a direct-to-consumer platform for new and existing clients in the UK as part of a wider move to expand its face-to-face advice service.

Investment | 13 Jun 16

Millennials, the generation aged 18-34, need a “one-stop shop” where they can go to find information on how to invest, the UK’s Wealth Management Association (WMA) has urged.

Tax & Regulation | 13 Jun 16

The number of serious tax evasion cases in the UK jumped by 8% in 2015/16, with another nearly 3,000 suspected instances referred to HM Revenue & Customs for specialist investigation, according to Pinsent Masons.