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Tensions rise as Praemium face off approaches
Ousted Praemium chief executive Michael Ohanessian’s “aggressive” relationship with the board and his unwillingness to “make necessary changes in his behaviour” are why shareholders should vote against his reinstatement, chairman Greg Camm has said.
Aus court condemns advice firm’s commission-style breaches
An Australian court has ruled against advisory firm NSG over its commission-style pay packages, which encouraged financial advisers to sell products rather than provide the best advice to clients.
Swiss regulator keeps up pressure on UBS in 1MDB investigation
Switzerland’s financial regulator is continuing its money laundering investigation into UBS Group and three other private banks in relation to Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
Commodities | news 4 Apr 17
Oil supply glut good news for investors
Oil prices will be stuck around $50 per barrel for the next five years, leaving investors to take advantage of low prices and hedge against volatility, predicts WisdomTree research analyst Nick Leung.
North America | news 4 Apr 17
Former adviser faces 20 years in jail for duping ex-Spurs star
A former financial adviser is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case involving retired San Antonio Spurs basketball player Tim Duncan.