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Convoy raids put Hong Kong firms on notice
Hong Kong’s financial services firms can expect greater regulatory scrutiny as an unprecedented joint probe by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) paves the way for future investigations.
Latest news | news 13 Dec 17
Fraudster given 400 extra days in prison
A UK conman who cold called and pressurised investors has been given additional jail time for failing to pay back ill-gotten gains.
Ex-financial planner given wrist slap for forgery
An Australian court has fined a former Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) financial planner just A$3,000 for forging 33 documents but stopped short of recording a formal conviction against him.
UAE exploring more taxes
The UAE Government is considering introducing further taxes in addition to value-added tax but has confirmed that a levy on income will not be up for discussion.
Latest news | news 12 Dec 17
LatAm advice industry ‘picking up speed’
The advice market in Latin America is picking up speed, according to Temenos’ regional director Enrique O’Reilly who sees three key trends backing up a positive economic picture.