United Kingdom
Retirement | 24 Jun 15
Low-cost pension planning services launched to fill ‘advice gap’
Free and low-cost pension support services have taken off as more UK consumers look for alternatives to traditional financial advice and the governmental initiative, Pension Wise.
Lloyds expands expat service for non-doms in UK
Lloyds Bank has announced an expansion of its London Expat Service to tap to the growing number of high net worth individuals moving into the UK.
Investment | 23 Jun 15
ETFs surge by 70% on Novia platform
UK-based platform provider Novia has seen the number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) selected by advisers soar over the last year, but the firm’s chief executive said more needs to be done to familiarise IFAs with the products.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jun 15
FCA rejects call for fee freeze, hikes adviser rates
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has rejected calls for a freeze in its fee hikes and has confirmed a 10.2% increase in 2015/16 for financial advisers.
Investment | 23 Jun 15
FOS warns of jump in inquiries over UCIS advice
UK customers invested in unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS) are increasingly questioning the advice they were given after being alerted by a new rule change, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has warned.