Three self-styled financial influencers – Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha, and Luke Desmaris – made their first court appearance this week as part of a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-led international crackdown on illegal online investment promotions.
The trio appeared separately at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 10 September 2025, each charged ...
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Nasdaq Inc is revamping rules that companies pursuing small initial public offerings must follow to list and continue to be traded on its exchanges. It marks the latest effort to protect investors from wild swings in the market and improve liquidity. Moneyweb reports that the exchange operator proposed a set ...
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The UK's FCA has secured a conviction against John Burford of Mansfield, who has been sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding over 100 investors of £1 million through his firm, Financial Trading Strategies Limited.
Between 2016 and 2021, Burford misled investors by promoting unauthorised funds, concealing losses ...
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By Lee Rossini
To build a sustainable business in today’s complex environment, financial planners need to offer more than expert recommendations. It requires cultivating strong partnerships with clients built on collaboration. Collaboration is more than just communication; it is the process of working jointly with clients to identify their goals, understand their challenges, and co-create tailored solutions that align with their financial aspirations. By adopting a collaborative approach, planners can gain deeper insights into client needs, strengthen trust, and deliver advice that truly resonates.
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