Europe
FECIF names new chairman in reshuffle
The European Federation of Financial Advisers and Intermediaries (FECIF) has appointed Johannes Muschik as its new chairman as part of a reshuffle at the top of the Brussels-based organisation.
Forth Capital unveils expat tax service
Geneva-headquartered financial advisory group Forth Capital has launched an international tax service in London after recruiting former long-standing head of tax at Blevins Franks, Nicole Booth, to lead it.
Luxembourg investors now benefit from China RQFII scheme
Luxembourg’s global investor base can now take advantage of the Grand Duchy’s renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor (RQFII) program, enabling them to directly invest in the Chinese capital market.
ESMA consults on MiFID II
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has begun consulting the financial industry on its proposal that adviser standards should be set by individual national authorities under MiFID II.
Carmignac strengthens Swiss ties with new office
Paris-based fund manager, Carmignac, continues its expansion in Europe with the opening of an office in Zurich.