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Best Practice | news 22 Nov 17
Budget: Little pension change a ‘welcome respite’
It is “business as usual” for UK pensions as no major changes were included in the Autumn Budget by chancellor Philip Hammond, although some small tweaks were made to the lifetime allowance, asset management and the personal income allowance.
Fixed Income | news 22 Nov 17
Franklin Templeton shuts three funds; teases upcoming products
Franklin Templeton has announced it will be shutting three of its Oeic products, while hinting it has other investment offerings in the pipeline.
Best Practice | news 22 Nov 17
Can transparency be counterproductive?
Telling clients about all the risks involved in an investment makes it appear less risky and more attractive, a study has found.
Best Practice | news 22 Nov 17
Budget: HMRC handed more powers to assess offshore tax
HM Revenue & Customs will be able to assess offshore tax non-compliance dating back at least 12 years, triple the current system, under plans announced by chancellor Philip Hammond in the Autumn Budget on Wednesday.
Sanlam acquires Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company
In a move to expand its visibility in east Africa, Sanlam Emerging Markets (SEM) has acquired Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company for a purchase price of $6.5m.