03/03/2020
Scammers return to cold-calling
Cold-calling in relation to pensions, which includes emails and texts, was banned by the government from January 9, 2019 and carries fines of up to £500,000 for any breaches.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/03/2020
Aegon platform's two-stage plan for the future
The state of the platform at one time was unacceptable, but there has been a slowdown on exits lately.
03/03/2020
Rothschild trust boss warns markets can’t handle volatility
Both Lord Rothschild and Mr Tabbouche have taken a cautious approach to global equities.
03/03/2020
Bankhall and PMS update CI support for advisers
This will then generate a detailed report to give the adviser an insight into the quality and cost of competing plans.
03/02/2020
Norway’s sovereign fund raises investments in GCC markets
The UAE accounted for 26.6% of the fund’s investments by the end of 2019
03/02/2020
UK Budget must borrow to spend but not increase taxes
Proposals to abolish relief for entrepreneurs, on pensions and increase inheritance tax would send the wrong signals
03/02/2020
Private jets off the menu for new Metro Bank boss
The chairman picked to replace Metro Bank founder Vernon Hill will not enjoy the same perks as the American multi-millionaire
02/28/2020
2 of 7 Severity of sell-off is “alarming” for investors as FTSE enters correction territory – Willis Owen’s Lowcock
The severity of the sell-off is rightly alarming for investors
02/28/2020
Where to invest after Woodford
Anyone investing for a reasonable length of time will suffer as consumer prices will increase, negating any returns.
02/28/2020
Spread of Coronavirus reveals vulnerabilities and excessive risk in the global economy
We have long been part of the largest monetary policy experiment in history.
02/27/2020
No break for Italian economy
Italy has become the country with the third-highest number of Covid-19 cases in the world after China and South Korea.
02/27/2020
Vontobel corporate bonds head on holding Italy despite coronavirus outbreak
According to Bettaieb-Loriot, influenza statistics show that the number of cases peak between the end of February and March and start to decline in April.
02/26/2020
Market update - Some Observations by Gary Dugan
The Greatest Risk is Denial
02/26/2020
Coronavirus: An Investment Update by Coutts
As the virus spreads further beyond China, economic uncertainty is increasing but similar to previous health crises we think financial markets will overcome them in the long term.
02/26/2020
An employer's guide to navigating the COVID-19 by Withers
The MOM and the authorities have thus far taken robust and swift enforcement action against errant employees who have violated their LOA as well as their employers.
02/26/2020
Investing In A Less Stable World by Coutts
The world is no longer dominated by one or two great powers – other countries and power-blocs are making their influence felt
02/26/2020
CEO changes usher in a new era of European banking
European banks have struggled since the global financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent sovereign debt crisis in the euro zone.
02/26/2020
2020 Banking and Capital Markets M&A Outlook
Partnering to navigate the future
02/26/2020
Coronavirus Leaves The Wine Industry Dizzy
The slowing of the market means that global brands are stumbling. T
02/25/2020
HMRC Publishes Awaited GMP Equalisation Guidance But Question Remain
There are potentially significant tax risks in proceeding with GMP conversion in the meantime.