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Alternatives | news 24 Aug 16
Schroders launches liquid alternatives Ucits fund
Schroders has launched an externally-managed Ucits fund, called the Schroder GAIA Two Sigma Diversified fund, which will combine US equity market-neutral and global macro strategies.
Ex-Julius Baer ‘whistleblower’ cleared of secrecy law breaches
A former Julius Baer banker accused of passing sensitive data to WikiLeaks has been given a 14-month suspended sentence after a Zurich court turned down prosecution demands that Rudolf Elmer be convicted of breaching Swiss bank secrecy laws despite being based in the Cayman Islands, according to media reports.
Quilter Cheviot plans active role in industry consolidation
Having Old Mutual as its parent provides London-headquartered discretionary fund manager Quilter Cheviot with a great deal of opportunity, said chief executive David Loudon, particularly when it comes to acquisitions.
Tax & Regulation | news 24 Aug 16
UK IFA ordered to pay client over Arch Cru pension transfer
UK-based IFA firm Tenet must compensate a client for advising him to transfer his pension into the doomed high-risk Arch Cru fund, which lost investors up to £361m ($462m, €408m).
Best Practice | news 24 Aug 16
HMRC plans tougher penalties for offshore tax evaders
The UK tax office has announced plans to increase the penalties on anyone who has not paid outstanding taxes from offshore investments ahead of the start of a new data sharing agreement with the crown dependencies and territories in October.