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United Kingdom | news 27 Aug 15
EIS ‘set to benefit’ from UK pension reforms
Enterprise investment schemes are set to benefit from the UK Government’s pension reforms as savers look for less mainstream ways to grow their assets, according to the chief executive of AppBox Media, Polat Hassan.
United Kingdom | news 26 Aug 15
DeVere UK reports sharp rise in revenues
Independent financial advisory group, deVere United Kingdom, has reported a 51% rise in revenues for the year to 31 July, compared with the same period of 2014.
Tax & Regulation | news 26 Aug 15
New UK dividend tax may have hidden surprises, lawyers say
Individuals receiving a significant dividend income and those using family companies to get money via corporate disbursements could be facing a surprise hit from the UK government’s new dividend tax plan, according to legal experts.
Technology | news 26 Aug 15
BlackRock expands tech capability with robo-adviser deal
BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager, has ventured further into the digital wealth management space with the acquisition of robo-adviser FutureAdvisor.
Alternatives | news 26 Aug 15
Jersey funds using private placement under AIFMD jump 10%
The number of Jersey funds being given access to Europe through private placement regimes under the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has risen by 10% in six months, figures from the Jersey Financial Services Commission reveal.