Industry

Companies | 1 Aug 17

Political firework Anthony “the Mooch” Scaramucci may return to the investment world after being fired as White House communications director. Legal & General Insurance has created a managing director role focusing on fintech, while a former deputy chief justice of the DIFC court has died.

Companies | 1 Aug 17

Luxembourg-based asset manager VAM Funds has launched an online valuation system for IFAs who use the firm’s discretionary fund management services.

Tax & Regulation | 31 Jul 17

Another British financial advice firm has been stopped from carrying out defined benefit (DB) transfer advice by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as Standard Life calls for greater flexibility.

Europe | 31 Jul 17

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is facing up to three and a half years in jail after he was accused of having evaded paying €14.7m (£13.1m, $17.3m) in taxes since 2010.

Companies | 31 Jul 17

Offshore insurer Canada Life International (CLI) has launched an online valuation tool for international bonds in partnership with information technology services provider Intelliflo.