Moodys: GCC troops escalate regions political risk
Moody’s said the entry of GCC troops into Bahrain on Tuesday underlined the situation’s gravity
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UK charters planes for its citizens as Bahrain crisis escalates
The UK Government has advised all British citizens to leave Bahrain, as unrest there continued.
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Invesco appoints international sales manager
Invesco AM has appointed Nicki Hayden to its international sales team, based in Henley on Thames.
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Vistra appoints director of Jersey HNWI team
Vistra has appointed Simon Morgan as a director within its private clients team based in Jersey.
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South African life industry reports growth in 2010
South African insurers sold R66.4bn in new individual premiums last year.
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SEB Life buying ILPs intl business for 26m
Irish Life & Permanent Group Holdings is selling its international subsidiary to SEB Life for 26m.
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Lombard Odier appoints Asia head
Lombard Odier has appointed Vincent Duhamel as head of its Asia-Pacific & Japan operations.
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Ashmore pays $246m for stake in fellow EM specialist
Emerging market specialist Ashmore expands its developing equity business with US acquisition.
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Hansard posts strong first half results
International life company Hansard Global delivered strong results.
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European Commission wants ‘FAT’ tax for finance companies
The European Commission is to push for a new levy on the profits and income of financial companies
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Credit Suisse bankers charged in offshore tax probe
Four Credit Suisse bankers have been charged with criminal offences in relation to US tax evasion.
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Hong Kong targets rising inflation and property prices
Hong Kong government has announced plans for a $20bn package to relieve the effects of inflation.