United Kingdom

Companies | 19 Feb 16

Standard Life increased offshore bond assets on its wrap platform by 23% last year although operating profits from its European business, which includes the Dublin-based international bond business, declined.

Retirement | 18 Feb 16

Whatever anyone says, past performance is still used as a guide when allocating clients’ money – but it is thankfully not the only guide.

Companies | 18 Feb 16

Zurich Insurance Company will divest its 25% stake in financial services partnership Openwork within the next four years, under an agreement that will see Openwork continue to distribute Zurich product lines in the UK.

Middle East | 18 Feb 16

The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on Wednesday.

Macro Views | 17 Feb 16

British fund manager Neil Woodford has said he believes the United Kingdom’s economy would not be adversely impacted by leaving the EU, with temporary currency weakness the only real issue.