PortfolioMetrix joins FEIFA’s partnership programme
The Federation of European IFAs (FEIFA) has announced that investment management firm PortfolioMetrix is the latest company to join its partnership programme.
Retirement | 27 Apr 16
HMRC data shows £4.4bn withdrawn since UK pension reforms
Nearly £4.4bn ($6.4bn, €5.7bn) has been paid out of UK pensions since reforms came into effect in April last year, according to the latest figures published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
BMO launches emerging market ESG fund for European investors
BMO Global Asset Management has added environmental, social and governance (ESG) screening to its BMO Responsible Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund.
Tax & Regulation | 27 Apr 16
Panama Papers database to expose over 200,000 offshore firms
More than 200,000 offshore firms will have details of their links to the Panama Papers scandal made available when The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) launches a searchable database next month.
Macro Views | 27 Apr 16
Lacklustre UK GDP growth at 0.4% in Q1
The latest official UK GDP figures showed 0.4% growth in the first quarter of 2016 in line with forecasts, and down from 0.6% the previous quarter.