Singapore firms could face global regulator probes
International regulators will be allowed to investigate the Singapore-based subsidiaries of multi-national advisory firms under new guidelines set out by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Retirement | 8 Jun 15
SIPP provider burden eased in new rule change
The Financial Conduct Authority has succumbed to pressure from SIPP providers to make the calculation of capital easier and less costly when new rules comes into force in September next year.
Most advisers prefer a successor to a sale on retirement -Russell
Financial advisers would prefer to find a successor that can take on their business when they retire, rather than pursue a sale, new research from Russell Investments suggests.
Islamic finance key to Asia and Middle East link, says MAS
Ties between the Middle East and Asia could improve by boosting the distribution of Islamic investments, according to the deputy director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
People Moves | 5 Jun 15
FCA strengthens risk, oversight with two key hires
The Financial Conduct Authority has taken another step toward the full implementation of its new strategic approach, announcing on Friday a number of internal promotions and two key hires.