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Technology | news 15 Oct 15
Sapient evolves platform for MiFID II
Business technology provider Sapient Global Markets has built an extension to its platform to help advice and wealth management firms comply with MiFID II regulation.
Investment | news 15 Oct 15
Natixis: Investor emotion is greatest threat to IFA business
Hundreds of international advisers see investors’ emotionally-driven decisions as the biggest threat to both their business and the financial success of their clients, according to a recent Natixis survey.
Tax & Regulation | news 15 Oct 15
FCA announces make up of advice review advisory panel
The Financial Conduct Authority has released the names of the members of the external, expert advisory panel that will assist in the Financial Advice Market Review.
Gulf insurance industry set for growth but challenges remain
Government spending in the Middle East on non-oil projects and a steady rise in the penetration of insurance products will support growth in the insurance industry across the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations, according to an industry survey.
Tax & Regulation | news 15 Oct 15
Sale of unregulated schemes now ‘pandemic’ in expat markets
Unregulated collective investment schemes are increasingly being sold to retail investors in some expat markets since the FCA banned their sale in the UK last year, an advice firm has warned.