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BVI hands record fine to Panama papers law firm
Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the Panama papers scandal, has been fined a record amount by the British Virgin Islands’ Financial Services Commission (FSC).
Middle East | news 15 Nov 16
Praemium sets up int’l pension unit headed by Mark Sanderson
Former Brooklands Pensions chief operating officer Mark Sanderson is to spearhead the development of Praemium’s retirement business in the Middle East and other key expat markets.
Life companies top IoM financial ombudsman complaints
Life companies were the most complained about financial services providers on the Isle of Man last year, according to figures released by the island’s Financial Services Ombudsman.
Best Practice | news 15 Nov 16
Cross border adviser diplomas between UK and Ireland go live
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has agreed a cross border deal enabling recognition of its financial services qualifications between Ireland and the UK.
PEOPLE MOVES: US SEC, Zurich, LGIM
The list of jobs to be filled by president-elect Donald Trump just got longer after the SEC’s chair confirmed she will step down at the end of the Obama administration. Zurich has named the new chief executive of its UK business, with Legal & General IM making senior appointments in the US.