Holborn Assets

Companies | 8 Jun 17

Holborn Assets Ltd has applied to the Financial Conduct Authority to temporarily cease all of its regulated activity with immediate effect, but has no plans to close its UK operations, managing director Christopher Wicks confirmed to International Adviser.

Tax & Regulation | 7 Jun 17

The Financial Conduct Authority has ordered Glasgow-headquartered Intelligent Pensions to stop providing pension advice in the latest in a series of actions taken by the UK watchdog to clamp down on pension transfers.

Companies | 17 May 17

Scott Balsdon has joined Holborn Assets in Dubai as a non-executive director having left his role as managing director of Globaleye in December 2016 after nine years with the firm.

Best Practice | 12 May 17

It is vital to get any new relationship off on the right foot, especially when money is involved. Understanding the questions that prospective clients should be asking, can help advisers ensure they are the right person to meet that client’s needs.

Best Practice | 12 Apr 17

The sharp increase in people transferring out of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes poses risks for investors and the industry, says Tom McPhail, head of policy at Hargreaves Lansdown. His warning comes as the UK’s pension transfer industry remains under close regulatory scrutiny.