thus with heavy hearts we dismiss the appeal
Prudential’s Gerry Brown explains why it can be dangerous when clients “act on their own initiatives”.
Author: International Adviser
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new york trumps london in latest poll
New York has replaced London at the top of a key league table of attitudes among wealthy individuals towards the world’s cities, published annually by an arm of Knight Frank, the global estate agents.
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bank deposits and fund aum up in jersey
The banking and funds sectors in Jersey both grew in the fourth quarter of last year, according to figures released today by Jersey Finance.
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bny mellon appoints new president for japan
BNY Mellon has appointed Shizu Kishimoto as representative director and president of its Japanese investment management subsidiary, BNY Mellon Asset Management Japan.
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swiss and global am add em investment grade
Swiss & Global Asset Management has added an investment grade bond fund to its suite of emerging market debt products.
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uks sfo looking into harlequin
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office, together with Essex Police, is “looking into complaints in relation to the Harlequin group”, confirming press reports in recent days that such an investigation was pending.
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profits drop reported at gam
GAM reported a reduction in net profit for 2012, with share dividend payments remaining at 2011 levels, the firm’s annual statement reported.
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malta sun sea dtas and the eu
Malta has enjoyed a surge in popularity among financial services companies, in the wake of the financial crisis. Hedge funds, pension fund administrators and retiring Britons are relocating there, drawn by its agreeable climate and lifestyle, affordable costs, numerous DTAs, and regulatory infrastructure. Helen Burggraf reports.
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former association of taxation technicians
A former president of the Association of Taxation Technicians and his fellow company director have been jailed for eight and a half years each for a £5m pension scheme tax fraud.
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dubai based alpen receives saudi license
Dubai headquartered Alpen Capital has received a license from the Capital Markets Authority in Saudi Arabia to conduct “arranging” and “advising” activities in the country.
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mas opens consultation on fair panel
The Monetary Authority of Singapore today opened its consultation on a package of recommendations, published in January, for boosting the standard of financial advice and product provision in the Southeast Asian city/state.
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gibraltar publishes guide in a bid to attract fund
The Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association has published a guide for funds and fund managers, in a bid to attract more business to the jurisdiction.