FCA completes all Woodford investigations but still no end in sight
Sep 26, 2024 · Speaking at the FCA's annual meeting today (26 September), Therese Chambers, joint executive director of enforcement and market oversight, said all investigations from the regulator had been concluded, but the saga is still far from over more than five years on.
Autumn Budget 24: Inherited pensions to face IHT from 2027
Oct 30, 2024 · Pensions are currently exempt from IHT and not classed as part of an estate when someone passes away. "We will close the loophole created by the previous government, made even bigger when the lifetime allowance was abolished, by bringing inherited pensions into inheritance tax from April 2027," Reeves said.
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Amundi in talks to acquire AllianzGI - reports
Dec 5, 2024 · Amundi is looking to acquire Allianz’s asset manager, Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (4 December).
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Miton UK MicroCap trust headed for voluntary wind-up
Nov 19, 2024 · In a stock exchange notice on Monday (18 November), the board of MINI said that following the level of redemption requests received for the current year, it has engaged with shareholders about the future of the vehicle.
Hargreaves Lansdown unveils active Global Equity Income fund
Oct 10, 2024 · Set to begin trading on 7 November 2024, the Global Equity Income fund aims to provide HL clients with quick access to global stock markets with "a focus on delivering both reliable income and growth", according to the firm's chief investment officer, Toby Vaughan.
Deep Dive: UK dividend opportunities no longer limited to just the …
Sep 27, 2024 · Jo Rands, portfolio manager at Martin Currie, part of Franklin Templeton, said the makeup of the UK's blue-chip index made it ideal for investors seeking dividends, as it is comprised of high yielding sectors such as banks, miners, and oil companies.
HSBC AM launches UK-domiciled S&P 500 Equal Weight index fund
Oct 7, 2024 · Through incorporating the equal weight index methodology, which allows investors to gain exposure to 0.2% of each company in the S&P 500, the HSBC S&P 500 Equal Weight Equity Index fund physically replicates the benchmark by investing in …
PwC: Asset managers look to AI M&A to bolster growth
Nov 19, 2024 · In PwC's 2024 Asset & Wealth Management Report, published today (19 November), the consultancy found that 81% of the 264 asset managers and 257 institutional investors polled from around the world are looking to enter strategic partnerships, consolidation or M&A deals to enhance their technological capabilities.