United Kingdom
Private equity firms eye Old Mutual’s wealth arm
A number of US private equity firms are preparing bids for Old Mutual’s wealth division, with two funds rumoured to have already teamed up to make an offer, The Sunday Times has reported.
Tax & Regulation | 29 Mar 16
Half of advisers back Brexit, one in six still on the fence
Half of advisers (50%) would welcome Britain cutting ties with the EU while just over a third (34%) want the UK to remain in Europe, according to a survey from financial services technology company Intelliflo.
Macro Views | 29 Mar 16
Asset and wealth mgt confidence hit by volatile markets
The asset and wealth management industry has seen its first significant fall in confidence since the winter of 2011, according to a joint report from the CBI and PwC.
Macro Views | 28 Mar 16
Over two-thirds of IFAs favour the UK staying in EU – GAM
More than two-thirds of IFAs, or 69%, are in favour of the United Kingdom remaining in the European Union, according to an IFA survey conducted by GAM.
Retirement | 24 Mar 16
Two thirds of UK pensioners to retire early this year
Nearly two thirds of UK seniors planning to retire this year are doing so earlier than their state pension age or before their company pension retirement date, according to new research published by Prudential.