Industry
MiFID II delay raises industry compliance worries
The deadline for submitting the final draft technical standards for MiFID II has been pushed back to September, raising concerns over the time companies will have to adapt to the industry-wide regulation.
Tax & Regulation | 18 May 15
Confidentiality concerns grow pre-global tax evasion crackdown
Governments and tax partners need to work to ensure confidentiality is protected when new international tax transparency rules come into force in 2017, according to OECD director, Pascal Saint-Amans.
Garry Heath launches new UK trade body for IFAs
A new trade association representing UK financial advisers has been launched to give the industry a louder voice in discussions with government and regulators.
Middle East | 18 May 15
Infini fund opens to major currencies in QROPS push
Infini Asset Management has opened its flagship product up to all major currencies as it looks to target holders of Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS).
Ex-director extradited to UK after £3.5m fraud
A former UK company director who produced false documents designed to deceive creditors into financing his firm is facing extradition and a prison sentence after he fled to South Africa.