london retains place as worlds best financial
London has retained its position as the world’s best international finance centre, according to the 13th Global Financial Centres Index published today.
Author: International Adviser
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explain why and save yourself and your client
Making a recommendation should consist of more than "what" and in providing more an adviser can protect himself from possible future litigation says Square Mile Financial Services’ Chris Lean.
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aam advisorys easton signs
Easton Investments Limited, the Australian company which recently said it was to buy a 19.9% stake in Singapore’s AAM Advisory through its Easton Wealth Asia subsidiary, has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with ICBC (Australia) Investment Management Company (ICBCAIM).
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appointment of hmrc head lin homer raises
A senior group of MPs has raised serious concerns about the appointment of former border agency head Lin Homer to lead HM Revenue & Customs in January last year.
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Schroders Cazenove deal reached
Schroders has made a £424m offer for Cazenove Capital in an acquisition that will see all Cazenove funds and fund managers move across to the merged business, subject to shareholder approval.
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devere group announces strategic review
The deVere Group, which is entering its eleventh year in business, is launching what it said will be a “comprehensive, six-month strategic review” of its global operations.
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2 million expats in saudi face losing
It is estimated that at least 2 million expatriates working in Saudi Arabia are at risk of losing their jobs, with about 250,000 companies yet to meet ‘Saudisation’ requirements “days before the deadline”, according to local media.
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geoff cook on what the budget tax evasion means
In the extract below from his post Budget analysis, Jersey Finance chief executive Geoff Cook sets out his view on the issues that will affect the island’s future as the tax clampdown moves up a gear.
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schroders caz tie could be shot in arm
Hot on the heels of Richard Buxton's planned departure from Schroders, the firm has confirmed it is in talks with Cazenove Capital regarding a takeover, in a move that could re-bolster its UK equity capabilities.
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bbc postpones panorama show
The BBC has postponed a broadcast of its Panorama news show that was to have included a look at the beleaguered Essex property development company, Harlequin.
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expats in cyprus hunker down as crisis
Expatriate Britons in Cyprus are coping fairly well, according to advisers and others there, as the banks remain closed, and a solution for the country’s dire economic problems continues to elude politicians and International Monetary Fund experts.
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threadneedle promotes ring to distribution
Threadneedle Investments has promoted Nick Ring to head of distribution and as a member of its business executive committee.