American CFO charged with defrauding retail investors
His firm raised more than $322m from 3,600 investors in four years
Investment
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Cost of advice in UK can fluctuate by as much as 1,000%
Clients could end up paying £4,500 extra for the most expensive IFA
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Don’t let political tensions sabotage financial plans
Tempers are flaring in the Middle East, but what does it mean for investors?
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The wonderful world of alternatives
All types of the asset class ‘should play a part in the portfolio for most investors’
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Half of Brits think pension pot won’t last retirement
One-in-five believe contributions are a ‘waste of money’
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Indian financial services firm to receive $125m in funding
Around $75m will be spent on its advisory subsidiary, which offers wealth management services
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UK investment scams up by over a third in five years
But pension fraud reports decreased significantly
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How to approach ESG investing
Investors should ‘remain open-minded’ across sectors and areas of the market
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Client poaching issues for advisers looking to outsource
Only 53% are comfortable working with an investment partner with advice arm
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Sipp provider told to refund nearly £1m to investors
Clients were left with no money after it made high-risk unregulated investments
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Why a lack of definition for ESG is problematic
Transparency is key if investors want to make a positive impact
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Over two-thirds of Australians are worried about being scammed
Westpac has rolled out awareness and protection seminars across the country to improve prevention