Industry
IFA nets small win over ex-Everton manager in damages case
Former Premier League football manager Walter Smith has been forced to hand over documents to his ex-financial adviser, who he is suing for £320,000 over investments made during the time he was in charge of Everton.
Good news for investors in defunct Beaufort
Nearly all individual customers of Beaufort Asset Clearing Services are expected to be protected in full for the return of money and assets, the UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has confirmed.
British Overseas Territories in London to fight public register
Tense talks are being held this week in London as leaders of British Overseas Territories (BOTs) try to persuade the UK Government to reverse its decision to impose public registers of beneficial ownership.
Advisers ditch plans to shrink active allocations
Global financial advisers have backtracked on plans to decrease their active exposure, instead marginally increasing allocations, according to a survey by Natixis Investment Managers.
PEOPLE MOVES: Ashburton, Brewin Dolphin, Sanlam
Ex-UBS man to lead Ashbuton’s international business, Brewin Dolphin hires from gold dealer to lead new London office and Sanlam recruits from Jupiter for UK regional sales role.