United Kingdom
MetLife calls for light touch UK financial advice regulation
Insurance giant MetLife has weighed into the debate over the financial advice gap in the UK, arguing its research shows the cost of providing advice is stopping advisers expanding to offer their services to mass market.
Tax & Regulation | 12 Jan 16
UK adviser gets five years for tax evasion
A UK tax adviser and accountant has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of evading more than £6m in tax for himself and his clients, who were mostly from the media and entertainment industry.
Aberdeen completes Parmenion deal
Aberdeen Asset Management’s acquisition of Parmenion Capital partners and its sister company, Self Directed Holdings, is now complete, the firm announced on Tuesday.
Brooks Macdonald: US rate cycle the biggest risk out there
The number of risk profiles developed by bespoke wealth manager Brooks Macdonald has grown from one to 10. Jonathan Webster-Smith explains the investment process underpinning the model portfolio service he runs, as well as why he believes monetary policy is a driving force.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Jan 16
FCA mulls limited commission on some retail products
The Financial Conduct Authority is considering reintroducing limited commission payments for certain retail products.