standard chartered plans iraq deployment
Standard Chartered is reportedly planning to expand its transaction banking business into new countries in order to capture global trade flows which are increasingly shifting east.
Author: International Adviser
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new devere technology will help
The deVere Group has unveiled a new computerised system it says will help its advisers to customise insurance, investments and pension plans to fit their clients, wherever in the world they live.
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mobius corporate governance terrible
Franklin Templeton’s emerging markets guru Mark Mobius claims corporate governance standards could be improved upon across the globe, signalling he did not mean to single out Russia at a recent conference hosted by Sberbank in Moscow.
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the waiting game a profile of richard pease
Beset by lingering recession, high unemployment and political ferment, Europe is hardly the first choice for today’s investors. However, says Henderson Global Investors’ Richard Pease, opportunities are there for those who possess one key virtue patience.
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harlequin named defendant in 15 caribbean
Beleaguered luxury resort developer Harlequin Property is currently involved in 15 legal cases at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines High Court, according to documents supplied by UK lawyers representing disgruntled investors.
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alarm among uk wealth managers over
UK accountants are expressing concern over the implications of a recent High Court ruling which appears to suggest that practitioners have an obligation to advise their clients to avoid paying tax.
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qatar and uae to receive msci upgrades
The MSCI indices of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are to be upgraded to emerging market status from May next year.
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jersey funds industry nav retakes 2009
Data released this morning showed Jersey’s finance industry enjoyed a “positive” first quarter, with the value of funds under administration in the Crown Dependency touching their highest level in four years.
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marlborough to open offshore feeder for
Marlborough International Management is launching offshore feeder funds for two of its best performing funds, including its Giles Hargreave-managed Special Situations Fund.
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interglobal adds to sales team
InterGlobal, the UK-based international private medical insurer, has made a series of appointments to its global sales team, as it seeks to boost its presence in such markets as Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
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labuan fsa revokes ec trust labuan licence
The Labuan Financial Services Authority has revoked the trust company licence of EC Trust (Labuan) Bhd, effective today, according to a statement on the Labuan FSA’s website.
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new ceo appointed at generali investments europe
Generali Investments Europe has appointed Santo Borsellino as its new chief executive, to replace current CEO Philippe Setbon who is leaving the business.