North America
Blacktower expands with US and German businesses
European IFA firm Blacktower Group has launched two separately regulated companies – its first US business and a second operation in Germany.
Fidelity and Amazon create virtual reality financial adviser
The research arm of Fidelity Investments has teamed up with Amazon to develop a digital financial adviser, which people can interact with through a virtual reality headset.
Best Practice | 8 May 18
Fraud avoidance tool launched by US regulator
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an online search tool to help investors avoid financial fraud and make informed investment decisions.
PEOPLE MOVES: OMW, Phoenix Group, AMP
Old Mutual Wealth appoints an industry veteran to its specialist pensions team, the Phoenix Group chairman announces his retirement and embattled AMP appoints an executive chairman.
CFA Institute opens first UAE office
The CFA Institute has opened an office in Abu Dhabi, a move the organisation says will help it advance the standards, education and professionalism of financial advisers based in the UAE.