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Tax & Regulation | news 21 Apr 16
UK offshore firms will be forced to reveal property owners
The British government’s plan to reveal the ultimate owners of offshore companies that have bought property in the UK is likely to be announced by the prime minister David Cameron next month.
Sovereign expands into Sipps with MW Pensions deal
Sovereign Group, an international wealth management and retirement planning provider, has acquired UK-based MW Pensions, a specialist in Self-Invested Personal Pension (Sipp) schemes, for an undisclosed amount.
People Moves | news 21 Apr 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Aviva UK Life, Axa IM, Wells Fargo AM…
Aviva UK Life has promoted from within to fill the chief financial officer role that will be vacated by John Lister when he retires in September. Axa IM is bolstering its EM division with a new head of EM fixed income, while Wells Fargo AM has poached an executive VP from SSGA who will lead the firm from June.
Australian banks plan major changes to commission fees
The Australian Bankers Association (ABA), which represents all the country’s major banks, has unveiled a sweeping review of product sales commissions and product based payments with a view to removing or changing them where they lead to poor customer outcomes.
OMGI’s Buxton: Brexit “not going to happen”
Brexit should not concern investors because it is “simply not going to happen”, according to Old Mutual Global Investors chief executive Richard Buxton.