Regions
Premier Group directors could be questioned in court
The Isle of Man-based directors of the failed New Earth Recycling and Renewables (NERR) fund could be interviewed in open court under oath, as the liquidator seeks to “clarify the affairs and dealings of the company”.
Allegations hit South Africa adviser exam body
Following claims of irregularities, advisers will no longer be able to sit exams with the Financial Planning Institute (FPI) of Southern Africa.
Aussie bank faces landmark lawsuit over bad advice
Major Australian bank Westpac could face multi-million dollar fines after the country’s financial services watchdog commenced legal proceedings against it over allegations of poor financial advice provided by one of its former employees.
Wealth firm boss charged with fraud
The managing director of a collapsed UK wealth management firm, which allegedly still owes more than £13m ($17.3m, €14.8m) to investors, has been charged with fraud by the City of London Police.
CISI launches first Africa office
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi) has opened its first African office in Nairobi, Kenya.