United Kingdom
Serious Fraud Office closure scrapped
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office will not be folded into Britain’s version of the FBI after plans by prime minister Theresa May were abandoned.
Insurers in passporting rights plea to chancellor
Potential problems making pension and insurance payments post Brexit has prompted one member of parliament fight for clarity and the life industry pledge to engage with HM Treasury and EU partners to resolve passporting issues ahead of March 2019.
Expat pensions on the ‘cliff edge’
The chair of the UK Treasury select committee has called on the chancellor to provide clarity on expat pensions in the event of a “cliff edge Brexit”.
Investment | 15 Sep 17
New Earth investor wins appeal
A financial advice firm has been ordered to pay compensation to a client who was wrongly categorised as a professional investor in order for her to invest in the now-collapsed New Earth Solutions Recycling Facilities Investment fund.
Police warn on equestrian fraud
Horse racing enthusiasts have been warned to be on the outlook for potential investment fraud in the equestrian community by Action Fraud.