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BVI calls on German government to act on pensions

Nick Fitzpatrick -

Germany’s funds association BVI has called on the German government to implement a reform of the country’s private pension market that would allow mutual...

Efama lobbies UK on streamlined regulation for EU funds

Nick Fitzpatrick -

European funds association Efama has asked the UK to go further in its recognition of EU-domiciled retail funds to ensure that investors can access...

FCA to investigate Home REIT

Nick Fitzpatrick -

The UK’s financial regulator has launched an investigation into the actions of a social housing investment trust, Home REIT, whose shares have been suspended...

Poland’s IZFiA Joins Efama

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The European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) has welcomed the Polish Chamber of Fund and Asset Managers, IZFiA, as its newest member. This addition...

ESAs consult on standards for European financial access point

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The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) have opened a consultation on the draft implementing technical standards (ITSs) regarding the...

Exploring global finance’s liquidity management future

Piyasi Mitra -

Piyasi Mitra examines how industry experts interpret IOSCO and FSB's regulatory strategies for managing market fluctuations and liquidity mismatches. In July 2023, global regulatory bodies...

UK consumers “regret” not taking financial advice in the last five years

Piyasi Mitra -

Research found that 75% of people across the UK have not taken financial advice in the last five years despite inflationary pressure. 2000 UK consumers...

AMF warns of scam crypto site

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The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has urged investors to be “extremely vigilant” of fraudulent investment offers in Forex offered by Immediate Connect. The platform...

Crispin Odey loses approved status on regulator’s register

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Former hedge fund boss Crispin Odey has been removed from the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) register of approved persons in the wake of the...

FCA restricts cash and asset movements at Odey Asset Management amid allegations

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed restrictions on the movement of cash and assets from Odey Asset Management. Reports from the FT indicate that...

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