United Kingdom
Tax & Regulation | 11 Apr 16
Nutmeg embraces US expats after Fatca reporting overhaul
Investment platform Nutmeg has confirmed it will make its services available to US citizens living in the UK, despite the growing number of wealth managers exiting the market due to the increased regulatory requirements relating to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca).
Flagstone unveils cash ‘auction’ platform for wealthy savers
High net-worth individuals in the UK can now auction their cash deposits by inviting banks to bid for their money in return for better interest rates – with some cases securing rates that are up to 50% more competitive than those advertised, according to investment management firm Flagstone.
Retirement | 8 Apr 16
Asset Allocator: Portfolios for a low growth world
UK Sipp provider AJ Bell has created three risk-rated portfolios designed to deliver returns in a low return, low interest rate and low inflation world, explains investment director Russ Mould.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Apr 16
Asset managers should practice what they preach, says FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has gently warned asset managers that they need to be clear in product descriptions and manage funds in line with stated strategies, following a review.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Apr 16
FCA gives banks one week to reveal any ‘Panama Papers’ link
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given banks and financial institutions until next week to declare any links to Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the ‘Panama Papers’ controversy.