Ex Schroders trader charged with insider dealing
The Financial Conduct Authority has charged a former Schroders equities trader with nine counts of insider dealing.
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Skandia adds weight to concerns over providers
Skandia has become the latest company in a growing group to question the suitability of providers in delivering the guidance guarantee announced in this years Budget, describing the idea as counter-productive.
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Tax expert labels HMRC proposals unconstitutional
Proposals by HM Revenue & Customs to charge contentious tax payments up front have been called “unconstitutional” by a senior figure at an international law firm.
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Polar Capital looks to expand after AUM jump
Polar Capital saw its assets under management increase over 80% last year to $13.2bn, and is now actively looking to expand.
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Adviser jailed over swindle
A Derby-based financial adviser has been sentenced to two years and four months in jail after conning two elderly clients out of nearly £300,000 ($511,000, 375,000).
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Boal Co named Zurichs trustee provider of choice
Boal & Co has become Zurich International Lifes new trustee provider of choice, meaning the Isle of Man-based Pension Trustee will become Zurich’s recommendation for customers looking to set up a corporate pension plan.
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ABI branded unfair for doubting
A senior figure at Fidelity Worldwide Investment has criticised the Association of British Insurers (ABI) for its unfair claim that providers are not a suitable choice to deliver the guidance guarantee announced in this years Budget.
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HMRC trust proposals target IHT avoidance
HM Revenue & Customs has proposed a limit to the amount an individual can transfer into a series of trusts tax free, in its latest attempt to crack down on the use of multiple trusts to avoid inheritance tax (IHT).
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Carey Olsen retains offshore legal adviser crown
Carey Olsen has been named the leading offshore legal adviser to London listed clients in the Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide, a position it has retained since records started in 2005.
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Mike Warren joins Alquity as non executive
Alquity Investment Management has appointed former Thames River investment director Mike Warren as a non-executive director.
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Queens speech confirms UK pension
The Queen reaffirmed the pension reforms announced in this years Budget today as she opened parliament in Westminster.
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APFA criticises FCA over its scrapping of fee
The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has said it is disappointed in the FCAs decision to scrap a review of the methods it uses to calculate regulatory fees.