first names group acquires mercator
First Names Group, the Isle of Man-based provider of trusts, funds and corporate services, has acquired another Crown Dependency rival, this time Guernsey's Mercator Trust.
Author: International Adviser
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ashmore granted licence to invest in china
Ashmore has become the first fund manager outside of Hong Kong to receive a licence which will allow it to invest in Chinas domestic securities market.
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infinity financial founding director blair
One of the three founding directors of the Asia-based Infinity Financial Solutions advisory group has left the business and sold all her shareholdings in all of the Infinity companies to the two remaining directors and fellow founders.
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Axa bond flies in the face of HMRC rules
An offshore bond launched by Axa Wealth International in September last year has been criticised by competitors, drawing claims it risks leaving clients open to a 15% deemed gain charge and could damage the wider offshore bond industry.
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hicl reassures investors on ucis ban
Guernsey-listed HICL Infrastructure has taken steps to reassure investors that it will not be caught by the ban on the promotion of Ucis and similar funds to retail investors.
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deutsche bank appoints head of jersey
Deutsche Bank Fund Services has appointed Kelly Gouveia as head of its trustee business in Jersey.
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ailo announces first ever conference to take
The Association of International Life Offices (AILO) is to hold its first ever industry conference this year.
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new economy china fund launched by swiss global
A fund taking a fresh approach to investing in China has been launched by Swiss & Global Asset Management.
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jigsaw wm enhances business offering
Jigsaw Wealth Management has merged with Globaleye’s Singapore operation.
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I had a run in with a cow and nine other
There are valid reasons for filing a tax return late, so says HM Revenue & Customs, it’s just that these ten are not…
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thai stock exchange unveils plan
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has unveiled a three-year plan that would see it allow foreign companies to list for the first time, as part of a plan to become a major regional player.
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irs unveils latest batch of fatca
The Internal Revenue Service has published a key document aimed at helping foreign financial institutions to report to the US on the overseas accounts of US individuals, as is being required of them by the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, which comes fully into force on 1 July.