Regions
Best Practice | 28 Jul 17
Revised UK managers regime to expose ‘reckless’ IFA firms
The Financial Conduct Authority’s extension of its Senior Managers Regime to almost all regulated companies in the UK will help weed out “reckless and criminal firms”, financial adviser support firm SimplyBiz Group said.
Abu Dhabi inks two partnerships with Malaysian regulators
The financial regulator of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has signed partnership agreements with its two financial services counterparts based in Malaysia’s financial hub, Labuan.
Investment | 27 Jul 17
Ten need-to-know trusts for investors
Hits on the AIC website have soared in recent months, but which investment trusts have been peaking investor interest so far this year?
Barcelona striker Neymar cleared in $20m tax evasion case
Brazilian football star Neymar has been cleared of any criminal charges in a long-running tax evasion case in Brazil, with the judge citing a “lack of just cause”.
Best Practice | 27 Jul 17
Life insurance sales growth an opportunity for advisers
Searches and applications for life insurance in the UK have risen over the past year, which contradicts conventional wisdom that in tougher economic and political times like these protection sales take a downturn and creates an opportunity for advisers.