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Whistleblower in HSBC tax evasion case set free after arrest
A whistleblower who leaked more than 100,000 records from HSBC’s Swiss private banking arm, which led to tax evasion probes across the world, was arrested in Spain but released a day later.
Best Practice | 5 Apr 18
FCA steers away from pre-RDR trail commission ban
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has “no immediate plans” to ban trail commission on legacy investment products, it has announced in a policy statement that looks to shake-up the asset management industry.
Invesco to slice AJ Bell stake at IPO
Invesco Perpetual is expected to cut its 44% stake in AJ Bell, alongside second-largest shareholder Andy Bell, to make it easier for smaller investors to get in on the firm’s IPO.
Guernsey sees green for financial services industry
Guernsey has launched a development strategy to champion “green investment”, in a move it hopes will position the island as the go to jurisdiction for green financial services.
Woodford: UK growth set to top OECD
Neil Woodford has told investors the UK is set to become the fastest-growing economy in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by the end of 2018 as he notes institutional investors remain underinvested in the country post Brexit.