Industry
FCA ramps up inquiries by 20 per cent
The UK’s financial watchdog carried out 20% more investigations last year, however, the number of inquiries being closed without reaching a public outcome has doubled in three years.
prudential calls for new pension body
The Prudential is calling for the next UK Government to set up a new independent Pension Commission to tackle the challenge of insufficient incomes in retirement.
Finance technology in the Gulf
Like their counterparts in other parts of the world, financial services firms in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries face a number of challenges, says Advent, a software and services provider for the investment management industry.
Standard Life returns to profit in Asia
The Asia and emerging markets division of Standard Life returned to profitability last year after a £5m ($7.7m, 7m) slump in 2013.
Ardan appoints Richard Preston as new CEO
Isle of Man-based platform Ardan International has appointed industry veteran Richard Preston as its new chief executive.