Macquarie offers robo-advice service for DIY investors
Macquarie Bank has launched a robo-advice service in Australia for savers who do not currently receive advice and want to manage their own investments online.
Middle East | 18 Feb 16
Jersey signs MoU with Abu Dhabi financial regulator
The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on Wednesday.
Macro Views | 17 Feb 16
Economic arguments around Brexit impact are ‘bogus’ – Woodford
British fund manager Neil Woodford has said he believes the United Kingdom’s economy would not be adversely impacted by leaving the EU, with temporary currency weakness the only real issue.
United Kingdom | 17 Feb 16
Blame for Jersey and Guernsey downgrades pinned on Brexit
Jersey and Guernsey have both blamed a possible ‘Brexit’ for Standard & Poor’s recent ratings downgrade despite S&P pointing to the G10’s rising focus on low-tax regimes and the impact that may have on their financial services sectors as the driving force behind its decision.
Gibraltar to appoint first financial services ombudsman
The Gibraltar government will create the jurisdiction’s first financial services ombudsman, following the publication of the Financial Services Ombudsman Act 2016.