United Kingdom
People Moves | 7 Jan 16
Hunt for new FCA chief wide open as acting CEO withdraws
The acting head of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Tracey McDermott, has ruled herself out of taking on the job full-time, according to UK chancellor George Osborne.
Tax & Technical | 7 Jan 16
Roller coaster 2016 for financial advisers
Following a year packed with change, announcements, and consultations, Canada Life International’s Neil Jones gives his view on what to expect on the tax and investment front in 2016.
Offshore Bonds | 5 Jan 16
Old Mutual Int’l targets wealthy UK investors with new bond
Old Mutual International has launched a new international life assurance bond aimed at high net worth investors in the UK.
People Moves | 4 Jan 16
McDermott seen as likely pick for top job at FCA
Tracey McDermott, acting chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, has emerged as the frontrunner to take the top job at the City regulator, according to a report in the Sunday Times.
Retirement | 28 Dec 15
UK Qrops scheme closures rock the IFA industry in 2015
The decision by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to drop thousands of Qrops from its list of recognised overseas pension schemes was one of the biggest stories of 2015.