EU proposes regulatory changes to ‘protect and empower’ retail investors
It confirms inducement ban will be for ‘execution-only’ sales
Blacktower
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Why has Scotland become an attractive hub for advice firms?
It is ‘often the obvious next move’ for companies looking to expand
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Should advice firms set up in-house investment platforms?
Developing and maintaining one can be ‘expensive’
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Should financial regulators do more to help retail investors?
Jargon is a problem, say advisers
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EU set to backtrack on plans to ban financial product commissions
Reported u-turn will put Europe ‘even further behind the US and UK in promoting fair outcomes for investors’
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Blacktower eyes DIFC licence
It is in the final stages of receiving regulatory approval
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Will Spain scrap its golden visa programme?
Pulling the plug could be ‘counter-productive’
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Is greenwashing a big problem for the financial advice market?
As HNWs admit scepticism and mistrust are preventing them from investing in green and social impact funds
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Should advice firms expect a rise in digital nomad clients?
Many countries have visas in place to let expats work remotely
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Portugal is ‘still open for business for expatriates’
Blacktower’s John Westwood talks to IA about golden visas and the growth of the firm’s American desk
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Has the UK advice M&A market reached its peak?
‘Number of appropriate new investment targets is very limited’
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Qrops market could become ‘obsolete’ following UK pension changes
It may soon ‘be designated to the history books’