Russia
Russian dirty money entering UK through BOTs, report says
Money laundering is a matter of national security for the UK, and it therefore has the constitutional right to make British Overseas Territories (BOTs) introduce public registers of beneficial ownership, according to a select committee report.
Woodford fails to disclose increased Russian holding
Woodford Investment Management has admitted it failed to disclose increases to its Raven Russia holding made over the last year, as it continues to add to the investment company in the wake of US sanctions against Russia.
Investment | 18 Apr 18
Five ‘unloved’ investments worth a fresh look
Long term investors should seek out some often over-looked sectors to boost portfolio diversification, according to Morningstar Investment Management. Click through the slides below to find out which five areas it has identified as hidden investment opportunities.
Bottom-fishing in Russia
This week’s volatility in Russia’s stock market presents buying opportunities, however the market’s structural flaws mean that investors need cast-iron stomachs to weather more such events in the future.
Russian billionaire arrested in France for tax evasion
Despite holding a diplomatic passport, French police arrested one of Russia’s richest men in Nice on Monday in connection with a tax evasion case, the country’s prosecutors have confirmed.