United Kingdom
M&A activity driving up IFA business value in the UK
UK independent financial advisory businesses have risen in value by around 8% this year as regulatory reform helps drive M&A activity, according to online business valuation provider BizEquity.
Brooks Macdonald exceeds own expectations as FUM climbs 13.1%
Brooks Macdonald’s discretionary funds under management edged closer towards the £7.5bn mark with a 13.1% increase in the year ending 30 June.
United Kingdom | 24 Jul 15
Hartmann Capital investors get bulk payout from FSCS
More than two thirds of the £3.2m in compensation owed to investors of Hartmann Capital has been paid out after the firm was shut down by the Financial Conduct Authority for having a £1.5m shortfall in clients’ money.
United Kingdom | 24 Jul 15
Old Mutual Int’l launches trust tool to support advisers
Old Mutual International has launched a new online service with the aim of boosting its trust proposition by pointing advisers towards the most suitable trust for their customer’s circumstances.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jul 15
Crown Dependency disclosure facilities ‘surprisingly’ underused
Crown Dependency disclosure facilities set up to offer individuals the opportunity to disclose any overdue payments or irregularities have yielded “surprisingly” low returns for HMRC, according to Pinsent Masons.