the uk and spain top tables for unwelcome
Governments in Europe and Asia are targeting wealthy property buyers with higher stamp duty fees in an attempt to help plug their fiscal deficits, according to new research by UHY International.
Author: International Adviser
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magnus heads new evercore singapore branch
US Banking advisory firm Evercore is to establish a Singapore office and has hired Keith Magnus – currently head and chairman of UBS’ Singapore and Malaysia Investment Banking division – to run the new SE Asian branch.
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a step by step guide to keeping your tech up
To keep in step with your company’s future growth and challenges, it’s essential to systematically review your technological systems and processes, says The Fry Group director, international division, Aidan Bailey.
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financial advisers most trusted wealth managers
Most HNW individuals trust financial advisers over all other types of wealth manager, according to a report published today by private bank and wealth manager Coutts.
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fpi to stop top ups and premium increases
Friends Provident International is to stop accepting premium increases and top-ups on existing policies from Japanese residents later this month.
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hmrc data requests hit record high
The number of requests for data HMRC made to Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories on possible tax evaders hit a record high last year as the Government cracked down heavily on offshore tax havens.
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hong kong legco passes trust law
In what has been described as a bid to boost the competitiveness of Hong Kong’s asset management industry, Hong Kong's Legislative Council has approved proposed amendments to the jurisdiction’s trust laws.
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hmrc protects 1bn of tax during first six months
The amount of tax ‘protected’ by HM Revenue & Customs in the first six months of this year surpassed £1bn, according to the Revenue.
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stake shake up at barclays
The Abu Dhabi sheik that provided rescue capital for Barclays at the peak of the financial crisis has sold his stake in the bank at a considerable profit in a reflection of the bank’s recovery.
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butterflies chaos theory and holistic
Holistic financial planning may be the ideal, but it does not eliminate the need, sometimes, to consult external experts, says Square Mile Financial's Christopher Lean
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ireland brings aifmd into national law
The Irish Department of Finance has transposed the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive into national law.
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agreement reached in hong kong lehman bros
An agreement has been reached with The Royal Bank of Scotland in Hong Kong, in connection with the retail sale there of certain Lehman Brothers equity-linked notes during the period between July 2007 and May 2008, it was announced today.