Best Practice | 1 Mar 17
Chartered institutes unite to boost financial services sector
Three financial services institutes have launched the Chartered Body Alliance to help consumers recognise the benefits of engaging with qualified professionals.
Tax & Regulation | 1 Mar 17
UK eyes Budget ‘death tax’ proposal to fund elderly care
The UK is considering introducing a ‘death tax’ as part of a move to overhaul how Britons pay for care in their old age.
Best Practice | 1 Mar 17
How to avoid being scammed
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed the tactics used by investment fraudsters to deceive the over 55s, as it urges the demographic to check investment opportunities are genuine before parting with their money.
Investment | 1 Mar 17
UK court bans directors of Australian, Lithuanian wheat scheme
Two directors who ran a wheat-based investment scam have been banned from acting as directors by the UK’s High Court, after failing to account for more than £500,000 ($621,465, €586, 572) of investors’ money.
Best Practice | 1 Mar 17
Life companies ‘hiding’ behind the Law of Agency
Life companies should better vet their advisers rather than hide behind the Law of Agency and claim they are not involved in any mis-selling that occurs, says Simon Willoughby, head of proposition at Utmost Wealth Solutions.