Middle East | 7 Jan 13
qatar set to crack down on unlicensed operators
A new law has been introduced in Qatar making it illegal for companies to conduct any financial business in the country without holding a licence from one of the three regulatory bodies, as the authorities clamp down on unauthorised financial activity.
cii introduces three new qualifications for
The Chartered Insurance Institute has introduced three new “international-only” qualifications for financial advisers, as it seeks to provide a bigger service for globally mobile IFAs.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Jan 13
hmrc makes 640 requests from foreign govts
HM Revenue & Customs has made 640 requests for information on individual’s tax affairs to overseas governments in the 2011 2012 tax year so far, according to research from international law firm Pinsent Masons.
friends life sells 30 malaysia insurer stake back
Resolution Ltd’s Friends Life subsidiary has sold its 30% stake in the Malaysian Shariah-compliant insurance business it acquired in 2008 back to its joint venture partner, AmBank Group.
Investment | 7 Jan 13
idad to target far east with partner invictus
Investment Design & Distribution (IDAD), the UK-based structured products specialist, has teamed up with The Invictus Partnership to develop and distribute structured products in the Far East.