United Kingdom
Tax & Regulation | 25 Nov 15
Ex-IFA’s landmark jail term for ‘giant Ponzi scheme’ upheld
The UK Court of Appeal has upheld a landmark sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment imposed on former independent financial adviser Phillip Boakes following his conviction on charges brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
European Wealth acquires Xcap Nominees
Integrated wealth management firm European Wealth Group has acquired Xcap Nominees, bringing an additional £30m ($45.5m, €42.8m) in assets to European Wealth’s Manchester office.
Vanguard finds advisers split on robo-advice
Two-fifths of UK wealth managers believe robo-advice offers the potential for greater efficiency and to attract new clients in the next five years, according to a survey from Vanguard.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Nov 15
Weariness prevails as UK’s autumn statement looms
With the autumn statement looming large, industry leaders are speculating, with more than a small hint of weariness, about what the chancellor could announce this time.
United Kingdom | 23 Nov 15
ANALYSIS: Clouds gathering ahead of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
As we enter winter there are clouds on the horizon for the United Kingdom economy and Chancellor George Osborne has to deliver his Autumn Statement against an increasingly murky backdrop.