Three key MEPs working on financial services issues in the European Parliament have regained their seats in the European elections. Conservative MEP Theresa Villiers took 27 per cent of the vote for the London region. Labour MEP Peter Skinner took 14 per cent and Liberal Democrat MEP and Chris Huhne gained 15 per cent both in the South East region.
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Nvesta out of step with the rest
NVESTA SAFETY NET INCOME PLAN Type: Capital-protected bond Aim: Income linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 index Minimum-maximum investment: £5,000-no maximum, £7,000 Isa Term:Five years Return: 6.25% gross income a year Guarantee: Original capital returned in full provided index does not fall by more than 50% and returns to at least its starting […]
Zurich bond offers double scoop
Zurich Financial Services is offering investors the chance to invest in a capital-protected bond that is linked to the FTSE 100 and Halifax House Price indices for five years and six months. The select guaranteed account is available to those with between £2,500 and £250,000. Investors decide whether they want their investment linked to the […]
Aifa says menu has become complex
Aifa has criticised the FSA's proposed menu saying it has become overly complex and is in danger of losing its key message in its response to CP04/3: Reforming Polarisation: a menu for being open with consumers. Aifa says an overly complex menu will not be read by consumers, also criticising it for having a disproportionate […]
Look to the private sector
The idea of compulsory insurance aired by the Doctors for Reform group as a solution for the ailing NHS was castigated but a partnership between the private and public sectors would be a positive step. The NHS should consider compulsory insurance. Some of the comments made by Doctors for Reform will, to many, seem extreme […]
Leading Edge – April 2017
There is little doubt 2017 will be a year of political uncertainty. Leading Edge is Royal London Asset Management’s regular review of investment markets. This edition explores some of the impacts that this uncertainty is having on investors, from the pitfalls of prediction within UK equity investing to the dangers of opting for convenience over […]
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IFAs urged to mitigate rising IHT bills
The government is boosting its income from inheritance tax bills because advisers may have failed to communicate the full advantages of new exemptions. Speaking at a seminar yesterday morning, Prudential senior technical manager Graeme Robb pointed to the rise people affected by the increase in the residence nil rate band to £1m for married couples […]
Foster Denovo poaches ex-Towry M&A head to drive deals
National advice firm Foster Denovo has poached former Towry M&A head Henna Fry to lead its acquisition strategy. Fry played a leading role in the sale of Towry to Tilney Bestinvest before leaving her role in 2016 to become an independent consultant. She will take on the newly created role of head of corporate development […]
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FOS appoints former Which? boss to lead review into complaints failures
The Financial Ombudsman Service has appointed Money and Mental Health Policy Institute vice chair Richard Lloyd to lead an independent review into its complaints handling process. The former Which? executive director has been charged with producing a report into FOS’ practices after a Channel 4 documentary earlier this year suggested a number of failures at […]