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Abu Dhabi and Australia sign cooperation deal for fintech push
The Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FRSA) has signed a cooperation agreement on financial innovation with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic).
Qrops market suffers big hit, further falls expected
The number of Qrops transfers in the last financial year dropped to the lowest level since 2010/11 and is expected to fall further on the back of the UK Government’s 25% charge, as the amount of money accessed via the pensions freedoms hits a record high.
Tax & Regulation | news 26 Jul 17
Banned IFA found guilty of forging clients’ signatures
A former financial adviser in the UK has been found guilty of forging his clients’ signatures on investment documents following a 10-week trial at Derby Crown Court.
Tax & Regulation | news 26 Jul 17
Advisers and asset managers hit by FCA senior manager changes
Advice firms and asset managers will be brought under the FCA’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) from 2018, the watchdog has announced.
Zurich Int’l Life adds simplified investment plan to UAE range
Zurich International Life has launched Simple Wealth, a new simplified investment plan that the company says provides an easy way for consumers in the United Arab Emirates to manage and grow their wealth.