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United Kingdom | news 4 Jun 15
Eliminating commission conflicts a key driver of growth – Arbuthnot
Eliminating all potential conflicts of interest has been the lynchpin of why Arbuthnott Latham has grown as much as it has in the past ten years, says StJohn Gardner, head of investment management.
People Moves | news 4 Jun 15
Jupiter snags global distribution chief from Columbia Threadneedle
Jupiter Asset Management has snagged Columbia Threadneedle Investment’s Nick Ring as its new global head of distribution.
Elmo launches ‘first ever’ fully flexible QROPS
Malta-based Elmo Pensions, a subsidiary of Elmo Insurance, has launched what it believes to be “one of the first” QROPS to offer full flexibility in line with the UK pension reforms.
BNY Mellon abandons Asian platform
American asset manager, BNY Mellon, has decided to shut down its platform for high net worth individuals in Singapore and Hong Kong after just 16 months.
Tax & Regulation | news 3 Jun 15
ABI calls on FCA for advice re-evaluation
Huw Evans, director general at the Association of British Insurers (ABI), has called on the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to re-assess the difference between advice and guidance in order to support a wider range of UK consumers.