United Kingdom
Only one in 10 UK advisers fully supports FAMR review
One in 10 UK financial advisers “wholeheartedly” welcome the Financial Advice Market Review (FAMR), according to research from Intelliflo.
Retirement | 15 Feb 16
Putting your pension first
Pensions are a tax efficient and flexible way to save towards retirement but time is running out in the UK to use this year’s allowance, says Sarah Lord, managing director of Killik Chartered Financial Planners.
Investment | 15 Feb 16
Investors to receive compensation after FCA prosecution
More than 100 people who invested in a fraudulent collective scheme will collectively receive around £2.9m compensation following the successful prosecution of a fake foreign exchange trader under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).
HSBC staying in London prompts mixed reaction
Industry reaction to the news HSBC would retain its London headquarters was mixed, as higher capital requirements and being “trapped” in the European Union might work against the banking giant.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Feb 16
UK targets trust-based pension schemes for improvement
Trust-based schemes are being called on to improve their transparency and accountability following HM Treasury’s latest consultation on pension transfers and early exit charges.