Regions
HSBC PB sees squally markets ahead
Low bond yields and the irrelevance of the BRIC acronym are among the themes expected to shape investment in 2016, according to Benjamin Pedley, head of investment strategy in Asia at HSBC Private Bank.
MetLife calls for light touch UK financial advice regulation
Insurance giant MetLife has weighed into the debate over the financial advice gap in the UK, arguing its research shows the cost of providing advice is stopping advisers expanding to offer their services to mass market.
Zurich to sell Luxembourg private bank unit to Lombard Int’l
Lombard International Assurance is to buy the Luxembourg-based private banking division of Zurich Eurolife S.A.
Tax & Regulation | 12 Jan 16
UK adviser gets five years for tax evasion
A UK tax adviser and accountant has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of evading more than £6m in tax for himself and his clients, who were mostly from the media and entertainment industry.
Aberdeen completes Parmenion deal
Aberdeen Asset Management’s acquisition of Parmenion Capital partners and its sister company, Self Directed Holdings, is now complete, the firm announced on Tuesday.