United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 11 Feb 13
uk authorities to crack down on pension
The UK’s Pensions Regulator and various other government agencies are to launch a campaign this week aimed at cracking down on companies that entice Britons to access their pension pots before the age of 55.
United Kingdom | 11 Feb 13
hawksford continues takeover strategy
Hawksford, a Jersey-based trust company, has acquired another Jersey-based trust and corporate services provider, Key Trust. The move follows recent takeovers in Jersey, the Middle East and Switzerland.
United Kingdom | 9 Feb 13
cantor fitzgerald rescues seymour pierce
Cantor Fitzgerald, the New York-based stock brokerage, has struck a deal to acquire what it said were “certain assets and businesses of Seymour Pierce Ltd”, the 130-year-old London stockbroker/investment bank.
United Kingdom | 7 Feb 13
cantor fitzgerald said poised to acquire
New York-based Cantor Fitzgerald is today said to be poised to acquire Seymour Pierce, the 130-year-old London stockbroker that has been reported to be in need of new funding.
United Kingdom | 5 Feb 13
seymour pierce future in the balance
The board of 130-year-old London stockbroker Seymour Pierce is reported to be in urgent talks over its future, after it emerged last week that it was in trouble.