United Kingdom
Investment | 7 Jun 18
Green funds struggle to detail environmental credentials
Environmental funds are blaming poor data on holding companies for their inability to report on environmental impact as the industry’s methodology for measuring green credentials throws up mixed results.
Clients of fraudster IFA brothers receive £5m compensation
The UK’s compensation scheme has paid out almost £5m (€5.7m, $6.7m) in claims against the brothers behind Taylor & Taylor Associates, who defrauded more than 200 clients to fund lavish lifestyles that included private jets and Rolex watches.
Ex-Everton manager sues IFA
Former Premier League football manager Walter Smith is seeking £320,000 from his ex-financial adviser over investments made during the time he was in charge of Everton.
Investment | 6 Jun 18
IA calls out bond market inefficiencies
The Investment Association has called for reform in the bond markets to address certain inefficiencies which are leaving investors ill-equipped to make informed investment decisions and trapped in illiquid positions.
Invesco forges adviser links with Intelliflo deal
Invesco has entered a direct relationship with advisers with the purchase of back-office software provider Intelliflo for an undisclosed sum.