Europe
Best Practice | 23 Nov 17
Analysis: Advisers assemble to battle Brexit
Collaboration between advisers in the UK and Europe will be key post Brexit, with the EFPA’s first initiative being to ensure that IFAs will be able to convert their UK qualifications into European diplomas.
Russian billionaire arrested in France for tax evasion
Despite holding a diplomatic passport, French police arrested one of Russia’s richest men in Nice on Monday in connection with a tax evasion case, the country’s prosecutors have confirmed.
Investor confidence doubles over 12 months – Lloyds Private Bank
UK investors shrugged off leaving the EU, German election uncertainty, terrorism, the fall in the pound and a shaky housing market to say they were feeling bullish.
HSBC fined record HK$400m for Lehman Brothers-related failures
A Hong Kong tribunal has upheld disciplinary action taken against the local branch of HSBC Group’s Swiss private banking business for “material systemic failures” in relation to the sale of structured products, including from Lehman Brothers, in the run up to the global financial crisis.
Mauritius acquisition boosts Sanlam’s pan-Africa strategy
South African financial services group Sanlam is focusing on Mauritius offshore services as part of its pan-African growth strategy.