Axa Wealth drops pension platform charges
Axa Wealth will scrap regular charges for both its pension products and drawdown services available via the Elevate platform.
osborne to create perfect storm offshore assets
UK chancellor George Osborne is set to unleash a new strict liability rule and higher penalties to capture those with offshore assets who are ignoring their tax obligations, according to a leading tax expert.
United Kingdom | 26 Nov 14
Regulatory reforms a significant burden
The “unprecedented wave” of regulatory changes will “present a significant burden” to asset managers, said EFAMA’s Peter De Proft.
North America | 26 Nov 14
hsbc fined for illegally advising us clients
HSBC’s Swiss private bank was fined $12.5m (£8m, 10m) yesterday for offering services to US clients without being properly registered.
Investment | 26 Nov 14
East Capital frontier market fund
East Capital is planning to launch a frontier markets fund in mid-December according to senior adviser Tim Umberger.