Regions
Swiss banking secrecy laws ‘not doomed yet’
Plans to scrap a class of anonymous shares in Switzerland have been met with fierce opposition and will likely not be passed into law, as three out of four of the nation’s major political parties have criticised the idea.
Fund groups lacking dedicated A-share analysts
The inclusion of 230-odd China A-shares was a hugely symbolic moment for investors in the region but the fund industry has failed to get ahead of the curve with most firms lacking dedicated teams of analysts or products to invest in the asset class.
Adviser cracks during interrogation with regulator
A financial adviser who forged qualification documents has been banned after he cracked during a “compelled interview”.
What advisers should look for in a platform
The rapid development of the offshore platform space means that advisers can sometimes be spoiled for choice. But what should they be looking for?
FCA drops investigation into Scottish Widows
There is “insufficient basis for taking any enforcement action” against Scottish Widows following a review of the firm’s fair treatment of longstanding customers, the Financial Conduct Authority announced on Tuesday.