United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 4 Aug 14
Unrealistic Government questioned
Industry experts have labelled the Government “unrealistic” and “utopian” following recent FCA proposals to charge financial advisers a 30% levy in order to fund the guidance guarantee service announced in this year’s Budget.
United Kingdom | 4 Aug 14
HSBC profits drop 12 amid regulatory
HSBC saw a 12% drop in profits throughout the first half of 2014, a loss it attributes to the investment of resources into “heightened and evolving” regulatory expectations.
United Kingdom | 1 Aug 14
The brave new world of outcome investing
Last weeks launch by Threadneedle Asset Management of a multi-asset fund in response to the recent pension changes underlines a broader trend that is beginning to emerge.
Investment | 1 Aug 14
Channel Islands and BVI hold two thirds of UK
Property in England and Wales worth £122bn or more is held through companies in offshore tax jurisdictions where ownership is tricky to establish, according to Land Registry data analysed by the Financial Times.
United Kingdom | 1 Aug 14
Business growth continues
Axa Wealth Internationals funds under management have exceeded £9bn as the international market continues to adjust to regulatory disruptions and evolving attitudes towards platforms.