Hong Kong regulator restricts use of ‘independent’

Hong Kong will introduce a code of conduct that will restrict asset management intermediaries from being able to use the term “independent” if they receive benefits from other parties.

Offshore 'Crook's Bank' developer facing £1m fine

United Kingdom | news 17 Nov 17

Financial adviser’s killer ordered to pay £1

A killer who abducted, tortured and murdered a financial adviser has been ordered to pay the Crown £1 ($1.32, €1.12).

Offshore speicalist in Middle East and Africa expansion

Africa | news 17 Nov 17

Mauritius acquisition boosts Sanlam’s pan-Africa strategy

South African financial services group Sanlam is focusing on Mauritius offshore services as part of its pan-African growth strategy.

Serious Fraud Office fights crime with 'robo-lawyer'

Investment | news 17 Nov 17

RBS to launch robo-advice proposition

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is preparing to launch a robo-advice service for more than five million customers.

Industry | news 17 Nov 17

DeVere CEO demands FATCA repeal as Americans hand back passports

Donald Trump’s administration must scrap the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca), deVere Group chief executive Nigel Green has said, as record numbers of Americans renounce their US citizenship.

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