United Kingdom
Standard Life inflows surge from outside UK in first half
British insurance giant Standard Life said its asset management arm saw 70% of its net inflows come from outside the UK during the six months to June.
Tax & Regulation | 3 Aug 15
UK Gov’t launches review of financial advice industry
The British Government has announced a major review of the regulatory and legal framework governing the whole financial advice industry.
Retirement | 30 Jul 15
UK Gov’t outlines defence against ‘excessive’ pension exit fees
The UK Government has proposed three solutions to combat “excessive” early exit charges on pension schemes following fears they are restricting access to the new retirement flexibilities.
Retirement | 30 Jul 15
Life companies recommend trusts after UK disinheritance case
The case of a woman who secured £164,000 from her mother’s will despite being excluded from it has led the life industry to recommend trusts as a more secure way to distribute wealth upon death.
United Kingdom | 29 Jul 15
DeVere suspends affiliated QROPS information website
Independent financial advisory firm deVere Group said it has temporarily suspended an affiliated web site that offered information and advice on UK pension transfers into Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS)