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FEIFA introduces network tier
The Federation of European IFAs (Feifa) has launched a membership for advisory networks across the continent.
BlackRock launches high yield bond fund
BlackRock has launched a fixed-term high yield bond fund, which primarily invests in US dollar denominated high corporate bonds with five-year maturities.
United Kingdom | news 31 Jan 18
Ringleader of £1.4m scam to spend years in jail
The ringleader of an investment scheme that conned vulnerable people into buying £1.4m ($1.9m, €1.6m) of worthless shares has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail.
HMRC powers to scrutinise unexplained wealth go live
“Significant” regulation that requires individuals to explain to HM Revenue & Customs and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) where their wealth came from has come into force.
Has the FCA’s adviser register avoided the chopping block?
Until very recently it had looked inevitable that the Financial Conduct Authority’s IFA register would fall by the wayside, despite support from advisers and industry to keep it. But recent political murmurs suggest it may live to fight another day.