North America
Canadian independent financial adviser arrested
For allegedly defrauding 24 investors of C$2m
‘Accidental Americans’ take Fatca fight to EU
Some MEPs argued the European Commission was putting politics over citizens’ rights
US in the news: Cresset names first chief experience officer
A round-up of the latest people moves and M&A deals in North America
US financial advisers don’t see value in social media
Some are ‘missing opportunities’ to utilise online platforms to bolster business
US regulator eyes advertising rules change for advisers
And plans to further protect investors when it comes to adviser relationships with solicitors