UK Adviser

North America | 19 Nov 14

International law firm Withers summarises the new reporting requirements for UK resident non-domiciliaries under the so-called “mini-FATCA”.

United Kingdom | 17 Nov 14

Chase de Vere Independent Financial Advisers has been hit with a fine of £560,000 over the sale of Keydata products.

Retirement | 14 Nov 14

Expatriates looking for greater income freedom and estate-planning options for their UK pension savings will no longer need to transfer to a qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme (QROPS) and wait for 10 years. These freedoms will be available back home within six months without having to transfer overseas.

Industry | 13 Nov 14

Income drawdown is “unlikely to be suitable” for pensions under £50,000 in the current market, the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) director of policy has said.

United Kingdom | 11 Nov 14

A former financial adviser has been jailed for two years after “callously” conning clients out of almost £200,000