United Kingdom
Adviser cracks during interrogation with regulator
A financial adviser who forged qualification documents has been banned after he cracked during a “compelled interview”.
What advisers should look for in a platform
The rapid development of the offshore platform space means that advisers can sometimes be spoiled for choice. But what should they be looking for?
FCA drops investigation into Scottish Widows
There is “insufficient basis for taking any enforcement action” against Scottish Widows following a review of the firm’s fair treatment of longstanding customers, the Financial Conduct Authority announced on Tuesday.
Machines to help run Blackrock equity range
Blackrock has launched six active equity funds in Europe that will combine “human and machine” management.
Fraudster ordered to hand over inheritance to pay fine
A UK man who was jailed for seven-years for defrauding investors out of £21m (€23.9m, $28.1m) has had an inheritance he received from his mother’s estate confiscated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).