United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 17 Nov 15
UK equity income trusts face tougher times, says Canaccord
Canaccord Genuity sees a more challenging outlook for UK earnings and dividend growth in 2016, which could see the recent strength of UK equity income investment trusts wane.
Tax & Regulation | 16 Nov 15
HMRC grows Affluent Unit in tax avoidance crackdown
A sharper focus on offshore banking activity and tax avoidance has seen HM Revenue & Customs grow its Affluent Unit by more than 50% in the past two years.
Investment | 16 Nov 15
Safety first for Miton’s Hamilton as ‘elevated risk’ takes hold
United Kingdom equities are in a period of ‘elevated risk’ which necessitates having a thorough ‘safety check’ built into investment processes, according to Miton UK Value Opportunities fund manager Georgina Hamilton.
United Kingdom | 16 Nov 15
Advisers optimistic about UK, finds Cofunds
Almost two thirds (61%) of advisers feel optimistic about the UK economy, and half believe the UK is the best investment prospect in Europe, according to the latest research from Cofunds.
United Kingdom | 12 Nov 15
FCA chairman wants ‘less is more’ approach to wealth manager regulation
FCA chairman John Griffith-Jones has spoken out on the “realistic, if not ideal” delay to MiFID II, while acknowledging the need for a “less is more” approach to the regulation of wealth managers