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Important regulatory information and risk warnings

Smith & Williamson is a diverse business. The following information is important and accords with Smith & Williamson's regulatory obligations.

Information on this site is published for private reference purposes only and is neither an offer to enter into a contract or agreement nor a solicitation to buy or sell any investment or service. The site is designed for UK residents and is not aimed at persons who are residents of any country, including the USA and South Africa or of countries in which the dissemination of information on funds/services on the Internet is forbidden.

This site is issued by the relevant UK and European regulated Smith & Williamson entity or entities. Smith & Williamson firms which are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority are: NCL Investments Limited; Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP; Smith & Williamson Fund Administration Limited; Smith & Williamson Financial Services Limited and Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Limited. Smith & Williamson Investment Services Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Smith & Williamson Investment Management (Europe) Limited Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland Smith & Williamson LLP is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for a range of investment business activities and is a member of Nexia International, a worldwide network of independent accounting firms. Nexia Smith & Williamson Audit Limited is registered to carry on audit work and regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for a range of investment business activities and is a member of Nexia International, a worldwide network of independent accounting firms.

Smith & Williamson is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within the sites of other providers which have links to any pages of this site. Smith & Williamson does not endorse any information contained on other providers' sites. The contents of this site are based upon sources of information believed to be reliable. However, (1) no guarantee, warranty or representation, express or implied, is given as to the accuracy or completeness of such information; and (2) no Smith & Williamson company nor any of its officers, directors or employees accepts any liability or responsibility in respect of the information expressed herein which, moreover, is subject to change without notice.

The performance information contained on the site contains information which accords with UK performance standards. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Investors should note that changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of investments. There are additional risks associated with investing in emerging or developing markets. Investments in higher yielding bonds issued by borrowers with lower credit ratings may result in greater risk of default and have a negative impact on income and capital value. Tax rates and reliefs may change and the value of tax reliefs depends on individual circumstances. Local laws may have an impact on your investments.

Smith & Williamson and its affiliated companies and their directors and employees may, as principal or as agent, make purchases, sales and offers to purchase or sell in the open market or otherwise and may have positions/options in investment(s).

 

The UK Stewardship Code

A full copy of Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP’s statement on The UK Stewardship Code is available to view and download here.

 

Order Execution Policy 

NCL Investments Limited and Smith & Williamson Investment Services Limited maintain order execution policies as required under FCA rules (Order Execution Policy). The main execution venues currently used can be found here.

 

Top 5 Execution Venues – Annual Report 2017

The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive 2014/65/EU (“MiFID II”) requires investment firms who execute client orders to summarise and make public on an annual basis, for each class of financial instruments, the top five execution venues in terms of trading volumes where they executed client orders in the preceding year and information on the quality of execution obtained.

Details of the Top 5 Execution Venues and supporting information can be found here

 

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Legal Entity Identifiers

Smith & Williamson Investment Services
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NCL Investments Limited
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Smith & Williamson International Limited 
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Smith & Williamson Investment Management (Europe) Limited 
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Group tax strategy

The Group tax strategy can be downloaded as a PDF here

Additional FCA/PRA governance disclosure

Download as a PDF here

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