Most investment company directors think the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will be positive for the sector, a poll suggests.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is set to make clear that venture capital trusts (VCTs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs) will not be included in a forthcoming ban on the sale of unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS) to most...
Unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, has announced the winners of its ninth annual Media Adviser Awards, sponsored by Standard Life. Here is the list of those who won and the runners up.
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has warned venture capital trust (VCT) fundraising will halve next year, if the vehicles are not granted an exemption from the Financial Services Authority's (FSA's) sales ban on unregulated collective investment...
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has warned offshore investment trusts and UK REITs could be under threat from Financial Services Authority (FSA) proposals to ban promotions of unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS) to ordinary...
With Financial Planning Week under way, and the tenth and last adviser seminar for 2012 wrapped up, AIC training manager Jackie Lockie reflects on her year on the road meeting advisers.
The Investment Management Association (IMA) has appointed the former director general of the AIC Daniel Godfrey to replace Richard Saunders as its chief executive.
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has backed industry calls for the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to relax planned rules restricting the sale of EIS and VCTs to retail investors.
A number of platforms have questioned the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) intention to ban cash rebates to consumers.
Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are facing the prospect of a steep decline in fundraising if they are not granted an exemption from restrictions on the sales of unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS).