Chancellor Gordon Brown has moved to counter Bank of England Governor Mervyn King's warning of increased falls in the housing market. In an interview with GMTV Brown underlined the importance of keeping stability in the housing market and the wider economy. The interview followed a speech used by the Chancellor's chief economic adviser to Ed Balls to play down the prospect of falls in the housing market. Political pundits see a crash in the housing market as one of the biggest threats to another term in office for Labour.
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MLP launches training centre for graduates
MLP Private Finance plc, part of MLP Group is launching an IFA training academy on July 19 aiming to get more graduates into the sector. In addition, MLP Private Finance has introduced an enhanced Continuous Professional Development programme in which all staff throughout the UK will participate. MLP managing director Frank Mesterharm says: “There is […]
Premier Diva sings popular theme
PREMIER FUND MANAGERS Premier Diva Growth Plan - Limited Editions 19 Type: Capital-protected fund of hedge funds Aim: Growth linked to the performance of the Barclays Global Investors Diversified Alpha Fund 1 Minimum investment: £25,000 Investment split: 100% linked to the performance of the Barclays Global Investors Diversified Alpha Fund 1 Term: Five years Return: […]
Cash deposit account at 1 per cent above the base rate
The Government has announced the charge caps for its cash deposit accounts. The rate of interest payable has been set at 1 per cent within the base rate. This is a reduction from the currnet 2 per cent margin for cash ISAs.
Medicinal purposes
The experience of other countries where healthcare is delivered via a mix of public and private systems is that not only do patients enjoy better outcomes and have more choice but the systems are also fair for all. We support a fair and comprehensive healthcare system for everyone. We agree that money alone, whether from […]
Hitting the mark: low volatility & outperformance in the UK
By Joshua Ausden, Head of Client Investment Strategy at Neptune FE Alpha Manager Mark Martin and Assistant Manager Holly Cassell explain how they have delivered sector-topping returns with a low level of volatility in the UK Mid Cap Fund. Since inception in December 2008, the £616m fund has returned 299%, outperforming the FTSE 250 Index […]
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Amber Rudd to return as work and pensions secretary
Former home secretary Amber Rudd is set to return to the cabinet as work and pensions secretary, according to reports. The appointment follows the departure of Esther McVey yesterday over her refusal to back the government’s draft Brexit deal. According to reports, Rudd, a remainer, was offered the job after environment secretary Michael Gove spent […]
FCA writes to pension transfer introducer clients over legal action
The FCA has written to all former clients of Avacade Limited, an unregulated pension introducer, to inform them about its legal action against the firm and its directors. In November 2017 the FCA said it would start civil proceedings against Avacade Limited, now in liquidation, and its three directors Craig Lummis, Lee Lummis and Raymond […]
Fears protection commission disclosure will turn clients off advisers
As new disclosure rules bring the full extent of protection commissions into the spotlight, experts are asking if this will see clients ditch their advisers in favour of execution-only services. Under the Insurance Distribution Directive, from 1 October advisers have had to provide clients with information before a product sale about any commission received, which […]
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