North America | 6 Sep 17
FBI arrests radio show host in $5.6m investment fraud
The co-host of a US sports radio show has been arrested by the FBI on investment fraud-related charges in connection with an alleged fake ticket scam that he started after accumulating millions in gambling debts.
Standard Life advice boss changes role, plans acquisitions
Standard Life’s restricted advice arm 1825 has announced a reshuffle of senior management roles.
Harlequin open to bad advice claims after Ucis ruling
Clients of UK advisers who claim they were mis-sold the collapsed Harlequin Caribbean property Ucis investment may be eligible for financial redress from the UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
HMRC deadline pushed back for trusts tax planning register
HM Revenue & Customs has given a two-month extension to an October deadline for trusts to be registered, following complaints that the original date did not give enough time to complete registration.
Momentum Pensions to target rival Sipp providers for growth
International Qrops provider Momentum Pensions has announced it intends to grow the self invested personal pension (Sipp) part of its business by acquiring rival companies.