Australia
Australia readies new laws on financial adviser standards
The Australian Government closed its consultation period on Monday for new legislation designed to raise education, training and ethical standards for financial advisers.
Retirement | 28 Dec 15
UK Qrops scheme closures rock the IFA industry in 2015
The decision by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to drop thousands of Qrops from its list of recognised overseas pension schemes was one of the biggest stories of 2015.
Australian regulator cracks down on land bank schemes
Australia’s main financial regulator is seeking to wind up two land banking schemes as part a crackdown on the real estate investment vehicles.
Retirement | 5 Nov 15
US and Aus reveal ‘detrimental outcomes’ of UK pension freedoms
An examination of the impact pension freedoms have had on other countries exposes the potential downsides and risks facing UK retirees and the British state, a think tank has warned.
Expat LM action group secures support from British embassy
A group of expats who invested in failed LM Investment Management funds have secured support from the British Embassy in Thailand.