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WMA doubts RDRs future in a MiFID worlsd
The Wealth Management Association (WMA) has cast further doubt on whether the UK’s Retail Distribution Review (RDR)and the upcoming Markets in Financial Directive (MiFID II) will be able to coexist, as it attempts to cope with the latter’s “horrendous” consultation period.
german banks in us sanction fine talks
The US authorities have begun settlement talks with Germany’s Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank over their dealings with countries blacklisted by the US.
Neuberger names Kwang sr portfolio apac mgr
Neuberger Berman has poached Standard Life Investments’ Anton Kwang as a senior portfolio manager for the Asia Pacific region.
The expats guide to the World Cup
International Adviser takes a look at how its most written about jurisdictions have fared in previous World Cups to see if their financial reputations match their standings in the beautiful game.
United Kingdom | news 8 Jul 14
FSCS identifies offshore industry as key
The FSCS has identified overseas and cross-border failures as one of the main external risks that have led to its risk management and contingency planning reform.