deVere Group ‘under attack’ in S Africa, says CEO Green
deVere Group founder and chief executive Nigel Green has said that his financial advisory firm is “under attack in South Africa” following a series of alarming events aimed at discrediting the group.
UK officials visit crown dependencies to discuss ‘Crexit’
A team of UK politicians have been touring the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man as part of a fact-finding mission to establish what effect Britain’s exit from the European Union will have on the crown dependencies.
PEOPLE MOVES: BlackRock, Pimco, Manulife AM
BlackRock has hired former chancellor George Osborne for a part-time role. Pimco has named a head of Asia Pacific and head of US global wealth management, while Manulife Asset Management has appointed a chief executive for Thailand.
Retirement | 24 Jan 17
UK regulator fires warning shot at pension transfer firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a stark warning to firms advising on domestic and international pension transfers after reports that some clients are being scammed or their funds transferred into unsuitable investments.
Middle East | 24 Jan 17
Asia banks take dominant position in Dubai’s DIFC
Chinese, Japanese and Indian banks now occupy the top slots in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in terms of total assets, the chairman of the centre’s regulator has told a forum in Hong Kong.