United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 13 Mar 15
FCA sets final rules on social media use
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has ruled that when a financial services firm shares customer endorsements over social media it could be covered by its promotion rules, and it has set out clearer guidance on how employees can use their personal social media accounts.
United Kingdom | 11 Mar 15
Pension industry jointly responsibile for clients
There is a new and clear division of responsibility in the UK between consumers, the pensions industry and government policy makers coming into effect after 6 April that is a long way from the current system, the Financial Conduct Authority said.
People Moves | 10 Mar 15
Pru boss Tidjane Thiam to head Credit Suisse
Prudential boss, Tidjane Thiam, has stepped down from his role at the insurance giant after posting a strong set of profit figures for 2014 and is to join European bank, Credit Suisse, as chief executive.
Retirement | 10 Mar 15
UK MPs call for independent pensions commission
A committee of UK MPs has recommended that the next Government establishes an independent pensions commission to advise on future policies.
Tax & Regulation | 9 Mar 15
Two thirds of Britons oppose HMRC
Two thirds of Britons are opposed to the UK Governments ability to demand the payment of disputed tax without passing through the court system, a poll released today has found.