United Kingdom

Industry | 18 Jan 18

The chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority has wholly rejected a report from the Work & Pensions Select Committee that said the UK watchdog of “sleepwalking into another mis-selling scandal”.

Europe | 18 Jan 18

Plans to scrap a class of anonymous shares in Switzerland could deal another blow to the country’s traditionally secret banking practices.

Best Practice | 18 Jan 18

During almost a decade of experimental monetary policy from central banks, inflation has been notable by its absence across most economies. With monetary policy beginning to diverge and unemployment falling, will it rear its head again or has it peaked?

Companies | 18 Jan 18

DeVere Group is to open an office in Mexico City, headed up by an ex-Guardian Wealth man, its first step in an ambitious plan to expand throughout Latin America.

Best Practice | 17 Jan 18

Jersey’s regulator and financial crime unit have warned of email threats to send hitmen to people’s homes unless they make a substantial payment in Bitcoins.