British widow in France refunded over pension advice
A British widow has been refunded for poor advice she received from a UK adviser while living in France.
Luxembourg hits record of €3.7trn AUM despite Brexit jitters
Assets under management in Luxembourg-domiciled funds grew by 7% to €3.74trn (£3.18trn, $3.97trn) last year, the latest data from the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) shows.
South Korea’s ING Life Insurance applies for IPO listing
Seoul-based ING Life Insurance Korea, South Korea’s fifth-largest life insurer, has applied for an initial public offering (IPO).
Best Practice | 16 Feb 17
UK university drops financial planning course
The University of South Wales has been forced to close its Level 4 accredited financial planning course due to a lack of demand.
Tax & Regulation | 16 Feb 17
New Earth’s fund manager expected to pay creditors in full
Isle of Man-based Premier Group, the fund manager behind the ill-fated £300m ($373m, €353m) New Earth Group of funds, will be able to pay its creditors in full, according to joint liquidator Craig Mitchell.