Regions
Retirement | 7 Dec 16
Regulating Rops will ‘level playing field’, say providers
The UK’s plans to change the way overseas pension schemes are taxed and regulated have been welcomed by some providers, who say the changes will level the playing field between Rops and UK pensions and increase consumer protection.
EU hits banks with record €485m fine
JPMorgan Chase, HSBC and Crédit Agricole have been hit with fines totalling €485m (£409m, $521m) by the European Commission for rigging Euribor rates.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Dec 16
HMRC tightens noose on advisers who enable tax avoidance
HMRC is to go ahead and issue hefty fines to financial advisers found guilty of helping their clients avoid tax, as it sets out clear guidelines on who exactly will be affected by the move.
ABN Amro exits Asia and Middle East in Liechtenstein sale
The Dutch bank ABN Amro is to sell its private banking operations in Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai totalling $20bn (£15.7bn, €18.6bn) in assets under management to LGT, the two groups announced in separate statements on Tuesday.
Robo-advisers gain momentum in Asia
Robo-advisers in Asia are increasingly targeting clients traditionally serviced by the region’s wealth managers, despite the age-old assumption that wealthy individuals prefer face-to-face advisers.