Hargreaves Lansdown

Platforms | 28 Nov 16

Barclays’ announcement on Monday that it has launched an execution-only platform should come as no surprise. But, it should serve as a reminder to wealth managers not to get too complacent.

Platforms | 16 Nov 16

Net fund flows via UK platforms fell to £8.6bn ($10.7bn, €10bn) in the third quarter of this year, the lowest level since RDR was introduced in Q1 2013, according to the latest Fundscape Platform Report.

Companies | 7 Nov 16

HSBC reported an 86% decline in Q3 profits having sold its Brazilian business, changed its credit spread, and faced a strengthening US dollar.

Retirement | 18 Oct 16

The UK government has scrapped plans to set up a secondary market in annuities saying “it has become clear that creating the conditions to allow a competitive market to emerge could not be balanced with sufficient consumer protections”.

United Kingdom | 13 Oct 16

Shares in Hargreaves Lansdown fell 2% this morning on the back of mixed results for Q3 – revenue was up 15% to £90.6m, but inflows dropped 22% compared to Q1.