United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 17 Feb 16
Blame for Jersey and Guernsey downgrades pinned on Brexit
Jersey and Guernsey have both blamed a possible ‘Brexit’ for Standard & Poor’s recent ratings downgrade despite S&P pointing to the G10’s rising focus on low-tax regimes and the impact that may have on their financial services sectors as the driving force behind its decision.
Investment | 17 Feb 16
Financial advisers keeping it in the family
The majority of financial advisers (82%) expect to see increasing numbers of clients referring them to other family members, according to research from Investec Wealth & Investment.
Momentum buys London & Capital DFM business
Momentum UK, has expanded into the British DFM market with the acquisition of London & Capital’s Adviser Solutions business for an undisclosed sum.
OPINION: London vs Hong Kong – out of the frying pan…?
Even by the very nature of its name, HSBC has always been the most Asian-facing of the multinational super banks, so why does it want to extend its stay in London?
Tax & Regulation | 16 Feb 16
Pensions still most tax efficient savings option
Despite forthcoming changes to the UK’s tax system, pensions will remain the most efficient form of savings, according to a study from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).