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Spain remains the top retirement destination for UK pension savers but non-EU locations are growing in popularity despite the fact that more than 500,000 are suffering a ‘frozen’ state pension by retiring to some non-EU jurisdictions.
IFA begins expansion of investment arm with new hire
Written by JamesLowes Group, the Newcastle headquartered IFA and investment management firm, which specialises in structured products, is expanding its investment proposition.
FOS receives hundreds of ‘ambulance chaser’ complaints
Written by JamesThe Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has received hundreds of complaints about the activities of claims management companies (CMCs) – so-called ‘ambulance chasers’.
Growing Sanlam Real Assets Fund celebrates first 'birthday'
Written by JamesSanlam is celebrating the first anniversary of its rapidly-growing Real Assets Fund.
SSAS transfer delay and ‘prohibitive’ costs warning
Written by JamesSIPPs and SSAS firm Talbot and Muir has warned that a number of SSAS arrangements face “significant costs and delays” on transfers to a more suitable vehicle, such as a SIPP.
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CFA launches UK centre as 21,000 complete programme
Written by JamesGlobal investment professionals association CFA Institute has launched a new UK test centre as it revealed 21,000 out of 38,377 worldwide candidates had passed its Level III CFA Programme exam.
Financial Planner absorbs PWS Group and £280m funds
Written by JamesFinancial Planner and wealth manager Blacktower Financial Management International has officially agreed the transition of the assets and personnel of international financial manager, PWS Group.
Aegon has launched a new financial wellbeing guide.
Scottish Widows has been ordered to compensate a client after a rule change around overseas pension transfers led to him being hit by an unnecessary 25% per cent tax charge.