invesco builds sales team in middle east
Invesco has named Andrew Downing as regional sales manager for its Middle East team as part of its strategy to increase coverage of the life companies and financial advisers based there.
Author: Mark Battersby
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asia pacific fuels record rise in hnwis
The number of high net worth individuals across the world surged by 14.7% to 13.7m over the last year, according to a survey by Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management.
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radical new products in prospect says survey
Lifetime pension accounts, care funding annuities and 20 year retirement bonds are just some of the radical innovations predicted by independent pensions expert Ros Altman in a forward-looking retirement report.
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canada life intl unveils plans for isle of man hq
Canada Life International has unveiled plans for its new purpose-built corporate headquarters at Ballacottier Business Park on the outskirts of the Isle of Man’s capital Douglas.
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law society call for body to veto tax policy
The City of London Law Society has called for an independent body to be set up with the power to veto tax legislation as a way to avoid ‘huge damage’ to the UK tax regime’s reputation for stability.
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aig names Hancock as chief executive
American International Group has named Peter Hancock as chief executive to succeed Bob Benmosche, who steered the giant insurer after it came close to collapse in 2008 during the height of the financial crisis.
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fca issues far-reaching client money changes
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has signalled a sharper regulatory focus on holding client money with the publication of its policy statement today, and the prospect of other jurisdictions following suit.
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irs to make us offshore tax amnesty less harsh
The US tax authorities are set to make the amnesty programme aimed at encouraging US citizens to declare any offshore bank accounts less tough.
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europe banks face rising fines bill
Europe’s biggest banks are facing estimated fines of $103.5bn from regulators around the world, according a briefing note from analysts at Credit Suisse.
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One fifth accountants unaware of disclosure terms
One fifth of UK accountants and tax advisers have not told all their clients about the terms of the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility, a survey has revealed.
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generali intl adds to singapore salesforce
Generali International has named Mark Owens as a new sales manager for its Singapore branch.
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hmrc criticised for sending letter to swiss
HM Revenue & Customs has sent out another letter to UK holders of Swiss bank accounts warning that they must settle their liabilities, and giving them the option of using the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility.