Industry
Aussie advisers banned for Zurich insurance commission scam
In a bid to maximise upfront commission, two Australian financial advisers have been banned from providing financial services for life for falsifying insurance applications on behalf of unsuspecting clients.
Insurance broker Bluefin fined £4m
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Bluefin Insurance Services for failing to inform customers about its independence in a way that was clear, fair and not misleading while it was owned by Axa UK.
Best Practice | 6 Dec 17
Managing clients’ fear of missing out on Bitcoin
As Bitcoin surges to new heights, how can advisers manage enthusiastic clients’ fear of missing out (Fomo)?
EU blacklist comes up short on sanctions
The EU has blacklisted 17 jurisdictions, including South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, and put 47 others on notice including Jersey and the Cayman Islands, but it has not said what sanctions or penalties those shamed will face.
Vanguard targets young investors with retirement funds
Vanguard has expanded its suite of target retirement funds (TRF) with the launch of the Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Fund and the Vanguard Target Retirement 2065 Fund.