Hargreaves Lansdown
Retirement | 3 Nov 15
Billions withdrawn under UK pension freedoms, but common sense prevails
More than half of the funds being invested under the new pension freedoms have been invested in income drawdown products, with the remainder buying annuities, reports the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Technology | 15 Oct 15
Regulatory uncertainty frustrates pace of robo-advice growth
Continued regulatory uncertainty is and will continue to frustrate the growth of the robo-advice industry in the UK, says Numis’ analyst David McCann.
United Kingdom | 13 Oct 15
UK complaints long-stop proposal praised by advisers
The Financial Conduct Authority’s proposal to introduce a long-stop for claims against financial advice has been met with optimism by advisers.
United Kingdom | 12 Oct 15
UK Gov’t kick-starts consultation into accessibility of advice
The Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly initiated a consultation to “radically improve” the access and affordability of financial advice in the UK, the first step in a major review of the industry.
United Kingdom | 1 Oct 15
Hargreaves Lansdown abandons independent model
UK investment manager Hargreaves Lansdown has changed its financial advisory service to a restricted model and removed the minimum investment requirement.