United Kingdom
Best Practice | 27 Nov 17
Cisi threatens legal action against fraudulent advisers
Following a damning investigation by a consumer watchdog, the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (Cisi) has warned that UK advisers will face legal action if they fraudulently claim to hold a qualification from the organisation.
Best Practice | 27 Nov 17
Soap opera praised for investment fraud storyline
Anti-fraud campaigners have welcomed a story arc in the world’s longest-running drama series that highlights the dangers of investment fraud.
Best Practice | 24 Nov 17
UK investigates ‘defined ambition’ pension schemes
The UK Government is launching an inquiry into collective defined contribution pension schemes, also known as defined ambition, which are commonplace in the Netherlands, Canada and Denmark but not yet permitted in the UK.
Appleby family law head exits to found own firm
The head of family law at Appleby, the firm at the centre of the Paradise Papers, has left the business and set up her own firm in Jersey.
‘Scurrilous’ Paradise Papers reporting slammed by IoM ministers
Isle of Man politicians have strongly defended the island’s economy following the Paradise Papers revelations, with one minister describing them as “a deliberately orchestrated attack from the international media”.