12/07/2017

CBL wins $100-million French court battle

The case relates to Kharafi’s claim for almost $1 billion in compensation for a $130-million tourist resort project in the Tajoura area of Tripoli, agreed in 2006 but apparently cancelled after the revolution.

12/07/2017

Offshore advisers fear new regulatory burden from HMRC

Offshore advisers have given a cautious thumbs-up to additional requirements to tell HM Revenue & Customs when they set up complex offshore schemes but have expressed concern that legitimate schemes could be targeted as well as abusive ones.

12/06/2017

FCA regulatory sandbox update

The FCA has published a list of firms that have been successful in their applications to begin testing in cohort 3 of the FCA's sandbox. The FCA received 61 submissions for the third phase, of which 18 applicants met the sandbox eligibility criteria.

12/06/2017

Five effects of regulation

‘The pace and relentlessness of the changes required, exacerbated by legacy infrastructure and siloed operations, comes with a significant price tag, and is something that many wealth managers are still underequipped to deal with.

12/06/2017

FCA fines Bluefin £4m for misleading customers

Bluefin’s independence was compromised by its culture which promoted business strategies, including a policy which focused on increasing the business placed with its parent company, over treating customers fairly.