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UK pension freedoms withdrawals hit £17bn
Almost £17.5bn (€20bn, $24.3bn) has been withdrawn from pensions since the freedoms were launched three years ago, according to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs.
Investment | news 27 Apr 18
Volatility splits fund buyers
Professional fund buyers are split on whether volatility represents a threat or an opportunity for portfolios.
Asset manager targeted in criminal investigation
The City of London Police has appealed for information following allegations that the management and staff of Kingsbridge Asset Management, including financial advisers, conspired to defraud a large number of clients.
Giving portfolio bonds the personal touch
Personalised portfolio bonds (PPBs) are tailor-made for expats moving from country to country, providing them with a wide range of investments and juicy tax breaks, says Chris Lean, chartered financial planner at Aisa International.
UK buyers choosing global funds over domestic
Morningstar Investment Management says UK buyers are flocking to global equity funds as regionally diversified exposure proves more alluring than the beleaguered domestic market.