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Pru under fire as delays hit quotes
Prudential has admitted it is failing to keep up with the volume of inquiries regarding enhanced annuities following a complaint by an IFA.
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Arch CEO says £26m legal claim is ‘without foundation’
Robin Farrell, chief executive of Arch Financial Products, denies allegations that he engineered “secret profits”.
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Friends refunds commission after ‘legacy’ clawback error
Product provider says commission clawback is an “isolated error” following re-write of combined life and CI policy.
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Arch CEO says £26m legal claim is ‘without foundation’
Robin Farrell, chief executive of Arch Financial Products, denies allegations that he engineered “secret profits”.
Pimco’s Spajic warns: “we’re running out of safe havens”
US bond giant’s head of pan European credit cautions on amount of true safe haven assets.
LGI poaches Gemini investment sales director Adnitt
Fund group boosts sales team with appointment of former Gemini and LV Asset Management sales director Adnitt.
M&G’s Dobell eyes consumer space
M&G Investments’ star manager has sights on the consumer as banks remain a concern.
Morningstar conference: Dividends next investment story
Investors set to look for yield from equity returns as companies move to return capital to shareholders
Market view: MPC forecasts ‘still too optimistic’
Commentators suggest that although the Bank of England does not hint at further QE, it is “very much” a possibility.
Analysis & opinion
Debate: Are off-the-shelf DFMs ‘dead’?
Skandia and Defaqto go head-to-head on off-the-shelf DFMs, which could be threatened by new FSA guidelines.
Many existing off-the-shelf DFM arrangements will fail under FSA scrutiny and it will be the advisers that are first in the firing line
Shareholder spring was long overdue
This year’s so-called shareholder spring, where investors in listed UK firms have risen up against underperforming executives, is long overdue.
Whither fund marketing after the RDR?
Most investment advisers will be relaxed about the declining number of fund launches and increased consolidation in the UK and Europe.
Moving to a new home: Robert Sinclair, Ami
Director shares his thoughts on the Mortgage Market Review and the role of the newly-independent trade body.
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Pensions
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May 14, 2012
Transfers to Qrops
Changes have been made to the rules for transfers into Qrops (qualifying recognised overseas pensions schemes).
Reduced corporation tax rate
The government reduced the main rate of corporation tax by a further 1 per cent.
Age 75 rules amendment
Amendments were made to the existing regulations providing for transfers from a drawdown arrangement to another drawdown arrangement. These changes...
Video
Nest shortcomings: Nick Sherry, Australian senator
Senator for the Australian state of Tasmania addresses the potential failings of Nest and whether sweeping change of UK pensions will work.
Sipp provider due diligence: Martin Tilley, Dentons
Director of technical services talks to FTAdviser about new disclosure rules and the wider due diligence issues facing the sector.
Video: Europe will remain strong - Will James, Standard Life
Manager of Standard Life Investments European Equity Income fund, said markets tend to forget about the strength of northern Europe.
How to be a successful emerging market debt investor
ADVERTORIAL: First State explains the structure of its emerging market debt team and its investment processes.
Adviser Guides
Guide to outsourcing fund management – part 1
Buying-in expertise for what is a highly specialised job could bolster an adviser’s business and please clients.
Guide to buy-to-let – part 2
Helping your client to purchase a property is only the first step in aiding them to become a successful buy-to-let investor.
Guide to buy-to-let – part 1
Buy-to-let has become increasingly popular as many chose to turn to property rather than pensions for a retirement income.
Updated: Guide to risk profiling
When it comes to investing it is important to consider risk profile or tolerance carefully if an adviser does not want to be slammed by the regulator.
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- Pensions
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- Scottish Life extends DFM solutions range
- Investments
- Arch CEO says £26m legal claim is ‘without foundation’
- Pimco’s Spajic warns: “we’re running out of safe havens”
- LGI poaches Gemini investment sales director Adnitt
- Mortgages
- Paradigm launches m’gages with Chorley BS
- Buy-to-let mortgages sees a 32% increase from last year
- Advisers report shift in their perception of equity release
- IFA Industry
- SimplyBiz expands business development team
- Morningstar conference: Risk profiling tools flawed
- Zurich boss tells son to become an IFA
