United Kingdom
Tax & Regulation | 29 Feb 16
Tax grab from UK lifetime allowance limit rises sharply
The amount of tax the UK government collects from pension savers who have breached their lifetime allowance (LTA) has almost quadrupled since George Osborne became chancellor, The Sunday Times reported.
Top UK fund manager Pease takes Henderson to court
Well known UK fund manager Richard Pease has filed a high court claim against his former company Henderson Global Investors over what he sees as unpaid money owed, according to a Sunday Times report.
L&C adds Quilter Cheviot to advisory panel for low-cost Qrops
London & Colonial (L&C) has added Quilter Cheviot to the panel of approved discretionary fund managers (DFMs) for both its low cost Qrop and Sipp pension schemes.
Fixed Income | 25 Feb 16
Local UK council offers solar bond at 6%
A joint venture bond offering from peer-to-peer investment platform Abundance and Swindon Borough Council is offering investors a 6% return on solar bonds.
SJP to open new office in Canary Wharf
Announcing strong results for the full year, St James’s Place said it is planning a new office in Canary Wharf, following the completion of the Rowan Dartington acquisition.