Profiles & Comment | 2 Jun 14
FCA in circles over simplified advice
FCA chief Martin Wheatley has stressed the need to “square the circle of selling complex products to so-called unsophisticated investors”, but are we really any clearer on the shape of things to come?
Tax & Regulation | 30 May 14
BNP Paribas facing 10bn fine
BNP Paribas is facing a potential $10bn fine from the US Justice Department to resolve a criminal probe into allegations it evaded US sanctions against Iran, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Belgium reacts swiftly to MiFID II ruling
MiFID II, arguably one of the most far-reaching pieces of financial legislation to hit European shores in recent decades, is already beginning to have a direct impact in some corners of the Continent.
Profiles & Comment | 28 May 14
keep calm and carry on key commitment
A little over a year after MBMG opened for business, the building housing our offices burned down. Luckily, we were quickly back on our feet again but since then, we’ve always ensured that we have business continuity plans.
Six core funds for playing the long game
David McFadzean of RBC Wealth Management favours the long game and looks at six funds that help balance a portfolio.