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HSBC Private Bank appeals record Hong Kong fine
In a misconduct case more than a decade old, HSBC Private Bank is appealing against a record HK$605m regulatory fine (£53.7m, $77.9m, €67.8m) and the possible revocation of its license to advise on securities.
Shanghai-London stock link ready
An agreement for the Shanghai-London Stock Connect is expected to be signed in September, according to local reports.
SFC bans HSBC’s Chow for life
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has banned former HSBC staff member Andrew Chow Ho-cheung from re-entering the industry for life after he was convicted for fraud and theft.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Apr 16
Nutmeg embraces US expats after Fatca reporting overhaul
Investment platform Nutmeg has confirmed it will make its services available to US citizens living in the UK, despite the growing number of wealth managers exiting the market due to the increased regulatory requirements relating to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca).
Investment | 6 Apr 16
Half of UK investors ‘unlikely to seek advice’
Half of United Kingdom-based investors are unlikely to seek any financial advice when making an investment, according to a new survey from HSBC.