Investment | 18 Apr 18
Five ‘unloved’ investments worth a fresh look
Long term investors should seek out some often over-looked sectors to boost portfolio diversification, according to Morningstar Investment Management. Click through the slides below to find out which five areas it has identified as hidden investment opportunities.
HMRC pulls pension calculator after Royal London pressure
HM Revenue & Customs knew its pension tax calculator was giving incorrect data to users, but only pulled it once Royal London’s director of policy publicly slammed the tool.
Advice firm ‘evolves’ from restricted to independent model
UK-based Sandringham is switching from a restricted model to an independent one and is on the hunt for the right type of IFAs as it looks to nearly double its adviser numbers before the end of the year, chief executive Tim Sargisson told International Adviser.
UK Ombudsman faces grilling after TV exposé
Following accusations of poor training by an investigative television programme, the UK’s Treasury Select Committee has set out “important points of principle” it expects to be reflected in the review of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
Lombard Odier extends into Indonesia
Swiss private banking group Lombard Odier has signed a strategic agreement with Indonesia’s Bank Mandiri that will see the firm extend its south-east Asia business model.