Investment
New Zealander extradited to face boiler room charges
Authorities in Australia have extradited a New Zealander to face charges that he allegedly defrauded 21 victims, including pensioners, to the tune of A$1.2m (£686,930, $914,550, €772,380).
Alternatives | 23 Nov 17
Multi-million debts seal rare stamp dealer’s fate
SG Guernsey, a wholly owned Stanley Gibbons subsidiary, has gone into administration with £70m in debts and leaving stamp collecting investors in limbo.
Non-dom tax swoop could trigger exodus
Commercial property tax changes could lead to a UK non-dom exodus, international law firm Withers has warned.
Global life premiums growth led by Asia acceleration
Global life premiums growth in 2018 and 2019 will continue to be carried by the strong performance of emerging markets, in particular China, as advanced markets continue to experience sluggish growth, according to a report by Credit Suisse.
Best Practice | 23 Nov 17
Clients in jeopardy as UK advisers drift towards greater risk
UK investors in balanced portfolios could lose as much as 20% following a significant market correction as financial advisers gravitate towards higher risk profiles within their standard portfolios, according to Natixis Investment Managers’ latest UK Portfolio Barometer.