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Investment | 5 May 17
ANALYSIS: Is the only thing to fear… fear itself?
Multi-asset and absolute return strategies have been at the height of popularity in recent months as investors scramble to defend against potential headwinds, but with economic data so favourable is the only thing we need to fear actually fear itself?
United Kingdom | 5 May 17
FCA knuckles rapped over complaints handling procedure
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been criticised by the Complaints Commissioner for parts of its handling of a complaint by a former company chair, and told to review its processes.
Tax & Regulation | 4 May 17
IoM regulator to publish members’ conflicts of interest
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority will publish a register of its members’ possible conflicts of interest and draw up a code of conduct on the disclosure and management of its members’ interests.
Best Practice | 4 May 17
UK Best Practice Adviser Award winners revealed
The first set of winners in International Adviser’s Best Practice Adviser Awards 2017 series were revealed on 3 May at the Waldorf London.
EEA ‘death bond’ investors receive $54.5m payout
Investors in the ill-fated EEA Life Settlements Fund will receive a $54.5m (£42.1m, €49.9m) payout for their shares in the so-called ‘death bonds’.