North America | 23 Jun 16
Ex-Credit Suisse banker pleads guilty to aiding tax evasion
A former Credit Suisse banker, who has been on the run for five years, pleaded guilty in a US federal court on Wednesday to helping Americans evade paying tax.
Best Practice | 23 Jun 16
Dubai regulator to tighten financial activity rules in DIFC
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) plans to tighten rules on the selling and promoting of financial products in the international financial centre, and on the activities of representative offices.
People Moves | 23 Jun 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Axa IM, Investec AM, Standard Life Investments
Axa Investment Managers has appointed a new head of insurance solutions for its UK operations. Investec Asset Management has added a portfolio manager to its multi-asset team, while Standard Life International has created a new head of institutional sales role in Japan.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jun 16
Australian watchdog takes action against Macquarie IM
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (Asic) has commenced proceedings against Macquarie Investment Management relating to a A$30m (£15.3m, $22.4m, €19.9m) investment in a Cayman Islands-based fund.
Retirement | 23 Jun 16
Sipp provider European Pensions goes into administration
European Pensions Management (EPM), a UK-based self-invested personal pension (Sipp) provider with over 6,000 customers, has formally entered insolvency proceedings under the special administration regime.