AJ Bell
Best Practice | 10 Oct 16
UK unveils plans to create single state-backed advice body
The UK government will create a new single body to offer guidance on pensions, debt and other financial issues.
Best Practice | 7 Oct 16
Over 75% of UK advisers back ‘polluter pays’ FSCS levy
More than three quarters of advisers in the UK support the introduction of a risk-based Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy, according to a new survey from platform provider AJ Bell.
People Moves | 22 Sep 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Zurich, HSBC, Pimco
Zurich has named the chief executive of its newly amalgamated division and announced a senior departure. HSBC Private Bank’s US investment services and products solutions business has a new head, while Pimco has appointed a head of Hong Kong retail and a head of China.
Investment | 15 Aug 16
AJ Bell launches low cost managed portfolio service
Investment platform AJ Bell has launched a new managed portfolio service (MPS) with an annual management charge of 0.25% + VAT.
AJ Bell relabels property funds in Sipps after suspensions
Self-invested personal pension (Sipp) provider AJ Bell has confirmed that it has reclassified the commercial property funds, suspended in last week’s market turmoil, as non-standard assets under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) upcoming capital adequacy rules.