Regions
Tax & Regulation | 7 Apr 16
FCA to launch ‘regulatory sandbox’ and robo-advice unit
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to launch its ‘regulatory sandbox’ later this spring, calling on the financial services industry to set up a not-for-profit company to carry out the function.
Bedell Trust plans int’l markets push funded by buyout
Jersey-headquartered Bedell Trust has announced a management buyout of its business by private equity firm Inflexion, to fund expansion in to Asia after recently acquiring a majority stake in the Singapore Trust Company (STC).
High yield rebound may be short-lived
Recent high yield bond market gains may dwindle due to volatility and weak global growth, according to Nicolo Carpaneda, investment director, fixed income at M&G.
Retirement | 6 Apr 16
FCA sets in motion ‘top priority’ pension scam crackdown
The Financial Conduct Authority is to crack down on pension-related investment scams as one of its main priorities for the coming year.
Lombard Int’l takes a bite out of the Big Apple
Lombard International has opened its first office in New York City, identifying it as a key financial centre for new and existing clients.