HK reforms will cause “collateral damage” – IFAA
The chairman of Hong Kong’s Independent Financial Advisors Association has said the industry will suffer “collateral damage” in the first half of 2015 due to the over-ambitious time frame of regulatory reforms.
Cyprus laws set to protect offshore homeowners from bank seizure
New laws designed to protect homes from being seized by Cypriot banks are set to be passed in Cyprus following months of delays.
United Kingdom | 15 Apr 15
Nutmeg cuts UK stocks due to election risks
Online investment manager, Nutmeg, has increased its investments in European, Nordic and Japanese stocks in order to protect customer portfolios from risks ahead of the UK General Election.
United Kingdom | 15 Apr 15
FCA fines BNY Mellon £126m for insolvency protection failings
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has fined the Bank of New York Mellon’s London and International branches £126m for failing to comply with rules protecting clients against insolvency.
Profiles & Comment | 15 Apr 15
Geneva convention: Intermediary profile with Blackden Financial
Blackden Financial arose from founder and director Christopher Marriott’s passion for Switzerland.