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United Kingdom | 13 Oct 15
UK complaints long-stop proposal praised by advisers
The Financial Conduct Authority’s proposal to introduce a long-stop for claims against financial advice has been met with optimism by advisers.
Investment | 13 Oct 15
UK property to return 8.8% per annum – Aviva Investors
Aviva Investors has forecast British property to return in the order of 8.8% per annum over the next five years.
United Kingdom | 12 Oct 15
Cable on Corbyn, Conservatives and the UK’s economic future
Sir Vince Cable, formerly secretary of state for Business, Innovation and Skills, is of the view that the election of Jeremy Corbyn to the head of the Labour Party makes it virtually unelectable, and will ultimately push the country to the right as the Conservatives strengthen their grip on power.
United Kingdom | 12 Oct 15
UK Gov’t kick-starts consultation into accessibility of advice
The Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly initiated a consultation to “radically improve” the access and affordability of financial advice in the UK, the first step in a major review of the industry.
One in three IFA owners to retire within 10 years
The wealth management M&A race is set to be ratcheted up a notch with more than a third of IFA owners planning to retire within 10 years.