Europe
Have European and UK equities lost their lustre?
In what was a dismal month for markets generally, the UK and European equities were the pits, making up the five worst performing Investment Association sectors for February. But have the asset classes lost their lustre?
120 years and counting
As international financial adviser firm The Fry Group enjoys a landmark anniversary this year, incoming managing director Jeremy Woodley tells International Adviser how a new business adventure is on the agenda.
Tax haven blacklist trashed by Members of EU Parliament
The heavily criticised EU tax haven blacklist faced further scorn on Thursday, after Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) said it lacks both transparency and credibility.
Sipp provider hit with £3m in compensation claims
Carey Pensions, a self-invested personal pension (Sipp) provider, is being taken to the UK High Court on claims potentially worth up to £3m (€3.39m, $4.15m) for working with unregulated introducers who sold “unusual investments”.
Hung Italian parliament is best for investors
The consensus forecast of no clear winner in this weekend’s Italian election coming true is the best short-term scenario for financial markets and the economy, according to industry experts.