Imminent decision to delay MiFID II in full says report
Europe’s MiFID II legislation looks set to be delayed in full by a year after parliamentarians agreed not to block requests from policymakers and regulators to postpone it.
Macro Views | 25 Nov 15
Experts divided on Paris Climate Summit’s investment impact
While the Paris Climate Summit is kicking off in less than a week, questions remain about what impact it will actually have on investor sentiment.
Tax & Regulation | 25 Nov 15
Ex-IFA’s landmark jail term for ‘giant Ponzi scheme’ upheld
The UK Court of Appeal has upheld a landmark sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment imposed on former independent financial adviser Phillip Boakes following his conviction on charges brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
BNP Paribas strengthens Asian private wealth business
Guenter Tschiderer, head of private wealth distribution North Asia for BNP Paribas Investment Partners (IP), is relocating from Hong Kong to Singapore to assume the newly-created role of head of private wealth distribution Southeast Asia.
The future isn’t what it used to be
As Last Word Media prepares to celebrate its first 10 years in business, here is our look back at some of the biggest changes in the past decade.