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United Kingdom | news 25 Oct 17
GP appears in court over IFA murder plot
A Dorset doctor accused of plotting an IFA’s murder has appeared in court.
Retirement | news 24 Oct 17
Drawdown sales hammer annuities
There has been a dramatic move away from annuities to income drawdown following the pension freedoms, data published by the Financial Conduct Authority shows.
PEOPLE MOVES: Wells Fargo, PwC, LJ Partnership
PwC appoints an asset management tax partner, Wells Fargo nabs staff from Schroders and BlackRock, while LJ Partnership names a managing director.
SJP adds Japan fund amid sharp inflow uptick
St James’s Place confirmed it is preparing to launch two funds this November, as it reported net inflows totalled more than £2bn in the third quarter.
Best Practice | news 24 Oct 17
Advisers torn over DB transfer concerns
Financial advisers are divided over their concerns around the defined benefit (DB) transfer market, according to a poll conducted by global asset manager Russell Investments.