UBS
United Kingdom | 16 Oct 15
FCA bans former UBS rogue trader Adoboli
The Financial Conduct Authority has banned Kweku Mawuli Adoboli, the former UBS trader who unauthorised trading caused the Swiss bank to lose $2.25bn, from performing any function in relation to any regulated financial activity.
UBS redomiciles Cayman-based AIF to Dublin
UBS Hedge Fund Solutions, a unit of Swiss bank UBS, has become the first investment manager to re-domicile a Cayman Island fund in Ireland under the Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicle (ICAV) legislation.
Profiles & Comment | 9 Jun 15
Swiss frank: Asset allocator with EI Sturdza
Georges Gutmans, managing director of EI Sturdza Strategic Management, explains the evolution of its Dublin-domiciled funds that are currently benefiting from a strong Swiss focus, while assessing the possible challenges that lie ahead.
United Kingdom | 14 Apr 15
Service upgrades could trump lower fees – Brown Shipley
Lower service charges may not necessarily be on the cards, but IFAs must provide value for their percentage, according to the head of Brown Shipley’s Manchester office Jon Sherlock
Investment | 7 Apr 15
The perfect fit- Business Strategies with M&A
Walker Crips’ acquisition of discretionary investment manager Barker Poland proves how a good match provides a fillip for a company’s core proposition.