United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 1 Dec 14
ExIFA faces jail for Ponzi scheme
A former financial adviser faces a prison sentence after he scammed investors in a fraudulent scheme which raked in £2.6m.
United Kingdom | 28 Nov 14
FCA to half adviser guidance guarantee levy
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed giving advisers a 50% reduction in the levy to fund the Government’s guidance guarantee service.
United Kingdom | 26 Nov 14
UK investor visa threshold doubled to £2m
Earlier this month the Home Office doubled the minimum threshold for a UK investor visa to £2m, but there are now concerns the measure, and a further tightening of surrounding rules, will negatively impinge on investment into the UK.
United Kingdom | 26 Nov 14
Regulatory reforms a significant burden
The “unprecedented wave” of regulatory changes will “present a significant burden” to asset managers, said EFAMA’s Peter De Proft.
North America | 25 Nov 14
NY beats London as top financial centre
New York is the world’s number one centre for finance, according to a survey of 300 financial services professionals.