Chinese securities regulator chief replaced
Following months of market turmoil, the head of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Xiao Gang, was removed from his post and replaced by Lui Shiyu, the chairman of the Agriculture Bank of China.
Global dividend index hit by strong dollar
The strong dollar has pushed global corporate dividends down for the first time in the Henderson Global Dividend Index’s seven-year history.
HSBC Q4 numbers disappoint on bank levy, oil losses
A disappointing fourth quarter saw HSBC report a 7% drop in adjusted pre-tax profit to $20.4bn for the full year to end 2015
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UK 25% pension tax free lump sum in danger, say Royal London
If UK chancellor George Osborne opts to introduce a new Isa-style pension system in next month’s budget it spells the end of the 25% tax free lump sum allowance, says Steve Webb, director of policy for Royal London.
Edmond de Rothschild rolls out range in UK
Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management is bringing much of its new Luxembourg-domiciled fund range to the United Kingdom.