United Kingdom
Retirement | 4 Aug 16
UK pension transfers back under the microscope
The UK regulator is planning to take a fresh look at how it calculates levels of redress when unsuitable advice is given on the transfer of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. While advisers claim it’s not just DB schemes that are facing issues, with some defined contribution (DC) pension transfers also proving problematic.
Standard Life suspends property-linked life bond withdrawals
Customers with investments in Standard Life’s assurance bonds have been told they cannot access their money if any part – however small – of their funds are in ill-fated UK commercial property funds.
Referendum uncertainty triggered £3.5bn net outflow
The uncertainty stemming from the United Kingdom’s referendum on European Union membership was the main driver of a £3.5bn ($4.6bn, €4.1bn) net outflow from UK asset managers in June, according to the Investment Association.
United Kingdom | 1 Aug 16
Ex-boss of failed UK platform Avalon charged with fraud
The former boss of collapsed UK platform Avalon Investment Services is to appear in court next week in connection with alleged fraud offences, British authorities have confirmed.
Commodities | 1 Aug 16
Commodity-focused trusts top Q2 performers – QuotedData
The best performing UK trusts in the second quarter of 2016 were focused on commodities and natural resources, Vietnam and Latin America, according to investor research group QuotedData.