Billionaires around the world saw their wealth increase in 2017 to a record £6.8 trillion held by 2,158 individuals.

The Financial Conduct Authority has begun criminal proceedings against Fabiana Abdel-Malek, a former compliance officer at UBS AG’s London Branch, and Walid Anis Choucair following a joint investigation with the National Crime Agency.

Demand from high-net-worth clients for guidance on Defined Benefit pension schemes increased five fold last year, a wealth firm has revealed.

Staff from investment and finance firms will follow in the footsteps of world famous athletics stars such as Mo Farah today as they race at London’s Olympic Stadium.