United Kingdom
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.
Retirement | 23 Dec 15
Top five challenges to affect UK advisers in 2016
Clapton Consultants, a chartered accountancy practice supporting small IFAs, gives its view of the top five challenges facing the sector in 2016.
Structured Products | 22 Dec 15
Investec launches two FTSE 100-linked structured products
Investec has launched two new structured products tied to the future performance of the UK’s main FTSE 100 index.
Tax & Regulation | 22 Dec 15
‘Unhelpful’ advice labels should be reviewed – OMW
Old Mutual calls for the UK government to find ways to decrease the wealth management industry’s regulatory burden, in response to the Financial Advice Market Review.
Retirement | 22 Dec 15
Tips to stay on top of financial planning next year
This year has brought about a significant number of changes that impacted the personal finance landscape. There have already been a number of announcements which will affect people’s financial plans, says Andy Cumming, head of advice at Close Brothers Asset Management, who outlines four key things to watch out for in 2016.