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Best Practice | news 5 Feb 18
UK launches £89m power of attorney refund scheme
Nearly two million people who paid for an enduring or lasting power of attorney look set to benefit from a refund scheme launched by the Ministry of Justice and Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
PEOPLE MOVES: Franklin Templeton, Axa, FCA
Franklin Templeton appoints a lead manager for emerging markets team, Axa IM launches a business development department and the Financial Conduct Authority appoints an executive director of international to oversee Brexit developments.
Investment | news 2 Feb 18
Provident Financial’s shares up 5% as new CEO confirmed
Provident Financial’s share price gained on Friday morning after confirming it had finally found a replacement chief executive.
£5.1bn UK advice firm up for sale
Despite growing assets under management by 10%, the parent company of UK advice firm Saunderson House is looking to sell the business. Sipp provider James Hay will be retained, even as it faces a £20m fine for investments in defunct Guernsey-listed biofuel scheme Elysian Fuels.
Tax & Technical | news 2 Feb 18
Fresh guidance issued on stricter non dom rules
HM Revenue & Customs has released guidance on its updated non dom rules.