UK government refuses to commit to ‘pensions tax lock’

The UK's government has refused to commit to a so-called 'pensions tax lock' following a petition launched by AJ Bell, backed by over 22,000 signatories. AJ Bell launched a petition calling for the ...

Skybound Wealth expands into Spain with new office

Skybound Wealth, the global wealth advisory brand of the Skybound Wealth Management Group, is opening a new office Spain, as part of its European expansion. Mijas-based Skybound Insurance Brokers will ...
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80% of expats are struggling with mental health at work, says report covering 16 countries

Four in every five (80%) expat employees are experiencing negative mental health symptoms as a direct result of their working environment, according to the fourth non-native Mind Health Report ...

FCA fines Nationwide Building Society £44m for AML failings

The FCA has fined Nationwide Building Society £44m for inadequate financial crime controls. The UK regulator said the building society had poor anti-financial crime systems and controls between ...
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Middle East

Gavin Pluck discusses his career and the recent proposed acquisition of Blacktower Group by Titan Wealth ...

Former Invesco head launches EM investment platform

Invesco's former head of EMEA sustainable and impact investing has launched an investment platform providing professional investors with emerging markets-based investment solutions by connecting them ...

ASIC suspends MW Planning’s licence over failure to replace banned manager linked to Shield

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has suspended the Australian financial services licence of MW Planning for failing to replace its responsible manager after ASIC banned its ...

MPS assets surge 32% to £190bn as adviser usage grows

Discretionary managed portfolio service (MPS) assets grew by £46bn (32%) in the past year to reach £190bn, new data shows. Assets are now set to surpass £200bn, according to NextWealth’s latest MPS ...

Fidelity International hires Santander AM CEO as new head of EMEA

Fidelity International has appointed Santander Asset Management (AM) CEO Samantha Ricciardi as its new head of EMEA, effective from the start of March.   Ricciardi will be responsible for leading the ...

Raymond James IM names Jeff Ringdahl as new president

Raymond James Investment Management (IM), which manages around $118.5bn (£88bn) in assets, has named Jeff Ringdahl as president, effective from 5 January. Ringdahl will be responsible for leading the ...
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M&G acquires minority stake in digital wealth manager

Digital wealth manager Moneyfarm has raised £44.1m ($59.5m, €52.8m) in its latest funding round. The capital increase was led by M&G and included postal service provider Poste Italiane, which has been ...