Tax & Regulation | 7 Apr 16
FCA gives banks one week to reveal any ‘Panama Papers’ link
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given banks and financial institutions until next week to declare any links to Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the ‘Panama Papers’ controversy.
Bedell Trust plans int’l markets push funded by buyout
Jersey-headquartered Bedell Trust has announced a management buyout of its business by private equity firm Inflexion, to fund expansion in to Asia after recently acquiring a majority stake in the Singapore Trust Company (STC).
Retirement | 6 Apr 16
FCA sets in motion ‘top priority’ pension scam crackdown
The Financial Conduct Authority is to crack down on pension-related investment scams as one of its main priorities for the coming year.
Macro Views | 6 Apr 16
Franklin Templeton expects sukuk momentum
The strong development of Islamic finance is “a reflection of genuine retail demand”, said Mohieddine Kronfol, chief investment officer of global sukuk and MENA fixed income.
Innovation key in Russia’s new economy – Baring AM
The importance of structural growth stories in “new Russia” cannot be underestimated, said Michael Levy, lead manager for the Baring Russia Fund.