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A geographical breakdown of the news and features most relevant to our audiences in each region.
Regions Spotlight
Carrick Wealth names Botswana head
Financial adviser firm Carrick Wealth has appointed one of its own to lead its Botswana operation, with a remit to ensure the firm maintains and grows its strong presence in the nation.
Two Malta trust directors banned for a year
Two directors of Malta trust company Confiance have been banned from financial services for multiple failings.
Best Practice | News 21 May 18
FCA warns firms of robo-advice failings
Firms offering robo-advice have been accused by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of using unclear charging structures and failing to protect vulnerable clients.
Russian dirty money entering UK through BOTs, report says
Money laundering is a matter of national security for the UK, and it therefore has the constitutional right to make British Overseas Territories (BOTs) introduce public registers of beneficial ownership, according to a select committee report.
News 21 May 18
Old Mutual sees 25% growth in DB pension transfers by 2028
Old Mutual Wealth is predicting defined benefit pension transfers will accelerate, with an estimated 25 to 30% of those eligible switching out of their schemes in the next 10 years.
J Safra Sarasin in U-turn on Japan equities
Bank J Safra Sarasin has drastically changed its view of Japan equities from being optimistic on the asset class six months ago, according to Philipp Bärtschi, the private bank’s Zurich-based chief investment officer.
Denmark targets Airbnb tax evaders
Sharing economy pioneer Airbnb will automatically report any income earned by homeowners in Denmark to the Danish tax authority in a bid to help it clamp down on tax evasion.
We need mutual recognition over equivalence post Brexit: Pimfa
The UK investment management industry needs to access the European Union via mutual recognition, not equivalence, after Brexit, argues Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association policy adviser Alex Merriman.
News 18 May 18
EU tax haven blacklist to lose two more names
The much-maligned European Union tax haven blacklist is set to shrink to seven jurisdictions following the removal of the Bahamas and St Kitts & Nevis.
