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United Kingdom | news 22 Oct 15
FCA seeks better customer communications
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation on Thursday to remove a number of ineffective communication requirements from its Handbook.
Gibraltar looks to establish private foundations
Gibraltar’s Government has released a public consultation on the establishment of private foundations, in a bid to level the playing field with other jurisdictions.
PraxisIFM acquires Confiance Pension Services
PraxisIFM, a Guernsey-based independent financial services group, announced on Thursday that it has expanded its pensions division, Trireme Pension Services, with the acquisition of Confiance Pension Services.
Tavistock liquidates Standard Financial
UK-based private investment firm Tavistock Investments has placed Standard Financial Group (SFG) and its trading subsidiaries Financial Ltd (FL) and Investments Ltd (IL) into liquidation.
Middle East | news 22 Oct 15
Middle East advisers applaud opening of Abu Dhabi free zone
Financial advisers in the Middle East have welcomed the long-awaited news that Abu Dhabi has opened its financial free zone, however, one IFA questioned whether it will be strong enough to compete with other financial hubs.