Regions
China meltdown `very unlikely’: Lombard Odier
China’s debt-to-GDP increased to 250% in the first quarter this year from 154% in 2008. But Lombard Odier believes the picture is not as bad as it seems.
Middle East | 21 Nov 16
UAE insurance regulator to ban indemnity commissions
Indemnity commissions are to be prohibited under new rules proposed by the UAE’s Insurance Authority which regulates life insurance companies and family takaful businesses.
Best Practice | 18 Nov 16
ANALYSIS: FCA report puts closet trackers on notice
Unsurprisingly, most of the responses hitting the inboxes of industry journalists through the course of an otherwise quiet Friday began with “welcoming” messages to the FCA interim report on the asset management industry.
Retirement | 18 Nov 16
UK savers over-50 reveal ‘bonkers’ use of pension freedoms
Almost a quarter of over-50s in the UK plan to cash in their pension even after withdrawing their 25% tax-free lump sum, accord to a survey by Retirement Advantage.
Tax & Regulation | 18 Nov 16
Sixth person charged in alleged £2.8m boiler room scam
A sixth person has been charged by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for promoting and selling shares through a succession of four boiler room schemes.