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Cycling superstar Bradley Wiggins named in charity tax scam
Tour de France champion Sir Bradley Wiggins has been named as an investor in a tax avoidance scheme that used a charity as a front in an attempt to deprive HM Treasury of more than £100m ($138m, €112m).
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Asset managers pay £34m compensation for closet trackers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ordered asset managers to pay investors £34m (€38m, $46.9m) in compensation after overcharging for “closet tracker” funds, in a move described as “hugely positive” for investors.
Carrick Wealth takes another step on 2020 roadmap
Financial adviser Carrick Wealth has opened an office in Malawi as part of an ambitious plan to open five further offices across Africa in the next 24 months.
Jersey regulator warns of fake Aussie investment firm
Jersey residents have been warned to be on guard after an Australian firm pretending to be a regulated investment company went on the prowl.
Axa pivots away from life insurance with $15.3bn acquisition
The hits keep coming for the life sector as Europe’s second biggest insurer, Axa, announces a shift from Life & Saving business to Property & Casualty.