China Everbright acquires US asset manager
The real estate asset management arm of Hong Kong-listed China Everbright has acquired Texas-based, real estate investment specialist Arrow.
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Credit Suisse investigated by US watchdog
Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse is being investigated for its hiring practices in the Asia Pacific region.
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Advisers must be aware of the complexities US clients face
American citizens living outside the US often have their financial lives made more complex by local advisers who do not appreciate their need for joined up advice to avoid negative tax treatment by US or local authorities.
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US Government shutdown sees pound climb
The prospect of a US government shutdown has seen the pound climb to its highest level against the dollar since Brexit, while cryptocurrency Bitcoin continues to decline.
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Trustee sought for $1.2bn Ponzi scheme
A federal judge has been urged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to appoint a trustee to manage a bankrupt property developer accused of being a Ponzi scheme.
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Swiss advisers on life after Fatca
Five years after the US introduced stringent regulations that required foreign financial institutions to report the assets of US-domiciled clients, Swiss IFAs tell International Adviser the move has created greater specialisation across the industry and is still having an impact.
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US tax evaders face 10-fold penalty hike
Offshore tax evaders face penalties up to 10 times the current sentencing guidelines after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a major policy shift.
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Robeco: China’s AM regulations and US tax reform risks
Hong Kong’s equity market is likely to see a slowdown in mainland investment next year due to some new regulations and the proposed US tax reform could hit the technology sector, said Victoria Mio, co-head of Asia-Pacific equities and chief investment officer for China at Robeco.
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The only asset class not offering sub-zero returns
Most asset classes will provide negative real returns from now on, but there is one exception to this rule, according to US asset manager GMO.
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DeVere CEO demands FATCA repeal as Americans hand back passports
Donald Trump’s administration must scrap the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca), deVere Group chief executive Nigel Green has said, as record numbers of Americans renounce their US citizenship.
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Charles Schwab targets Asian investors with Singapore office
US investment and financial planning firm Charles Schwab has opened an office in Singapore to provide local and Asian investors greater access to the US market.
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US equity fund managers pin hopes on Trump
US equity fund managers believe the S&P 500 can continue to add to a 26% rise over the past year. But barring good news to come out of Washington, there is little to cheer about for expensive US equities.