Industry
Ailo slams EU over Priips ‘quick fix’ approach
The trade body representing international life offices has blasted the European Commission’s (EC) handling of the controversial Priips regulation, delayed last week until January 2018.
Man Group closes Dubai office, to serve Middle East from UK
Man Group, the world’s biggest listed hedge fund, plans to close its office in the Dubai International Financial Centre and service its Middle East clients from London.
Best Practice | 17 Nov 16
Offshore firms hit worst by increased compliance demands
Compliance requirements are a greater burden offshore, driving up client charges and forcing some firms to turn away business, research from Step has found.
Tax & Regulation | 17 Nov 16
Ex-Providence director in court over alleged sexual assault
Steve Dewsnip, one of the former directors of the collapsed Guernsey-based Providence Investments Funds, has appeared in court in London accused of sexual assault.
Forth Capital’s Tracy on why it was time to leave Dubai
Forth Capital founder and chief executive Tom Tracy explains the firm’s departure from Dubai and its plans to pivot towards its most profitable and new markets.