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Middle East 17 Apr 25
Premiere: IA new podcast ‘In the Loop’ out today
IA hosts Head of Video Dan Charles and Publisher Gary Robinson report from Dubai
Investment 16 Apr 25
Two out of three advisers ‘more likely’ to look at onshore bonds after UK tax changes
Number of advised clients who totally understand how onshore bonds work has risen to 24% from 19% two years ago
Europe 16 Apr 25
Söderberg & Partners invests in four more UK IFA firms
The Swedish wealth manager says there is ‘no shortage of high-quality financial advice firms in the UK’
Asia 16 Apr 25
UK’s FCA to open first ever offices in US and Australia
Major international investors ‘want easier access to us’
Investment | 15 Apr 25
Quilter Cheviot, Quilter WealthSelect MPS added to AJ Bell platform
The aim is to enhance accessibility of its managed portfolio services to more advisers and clients
People Moves | 15 Apr 25
UK’s Personal Finance Society names Carla Brown as its new chair
It follows a decision by Christine Elliott to stand down from the PFS
Seven Q1 acquisitions ‘and more in the pipeline’ for Corbel Partners
Its goal of having 250 advisers by the end of 2026
Tax & Regulation | 14 Apr 25
FCA probes banks on bereavement, power of attorney policies
There were examples of customers who struggled to get support during an emergency
Monetary Authority of Singapore hands out $11.5m of penalties in H2 2024
There were 33 criminal convictions and 542 other actions taken