regulation

Investment

Deutsche Bank bosses resign after record fine

The co-chief executive of Deutsche Bank have stepped down from their position, weeks after the bank was fined a record £1.7bn for manipulating LIBOR.

clock 08 June 2015 • 1 min read

Wealth managers

FCA's Wheatley backs fund groups over systemic risk claims

Financial Conduct Authority chief Martin Wheatley has supported the asset management industry's claim that it does not pose a threat to financial stability.

clock 02 June 2015 • 2 min read

Industry

Investment Association targets executive pay

The Investment Association (IA) is considering campaigning for corporate pay reform, according to Sky News.

clock 27 May 2015 •

Wealth managers

WMA: Scrap RDR definition of independence

The Wealth Management Association (WMA) has attacked the "failure" of the RDR to clearly define 'independent' advisers and suggested MiFID II's description would be a better suggestion.

clock 26 May 2015 • 2 min read

Wealth managers

FCA approval times for growing firms up 85% in two years

Firms trying to expand into new business areas are having to wait 85% longer for Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorisation than two years ago.

clock 05 May 2015 • 2 min read

Platforms

Will sunset clause finally accelerate platform switching?

Advisers are likely to consolidate their platform usage once the sunset clause comes into force, but face problems when it comes to tracking down less active clients.

clock 01 May 2015 • 2 min read

Wealth Management

London & Capital poaches Towry man for regulatory role

Wealth manager London & Capital has hired Towry's general counsel Thomas Donlon in a bid to manage regulatory change and drive business growth.

clock 27 April 2015 •

Investment

WMA chief: Wealth managers are at mercy of fund groups on costs

'Wealth managers are at the mercy of fund managers on costs'

clock 16 April 2015 • 6 min read

Global

Multi-asset providers consider fund conversions on MiFID II fears

MiFID II rules which classify non-UCITS funds as 'complex' products could force multi-asset vehicles to change structure and restrict their investment horizons.

clock 13 April 2015 • 3 min read

Wealth managers

Do consumers really need competition in the advice sector?

Do we need competition in the advice sector?

clock 10 April 2015 • 2 min read
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