Profiles & Comment | 29 Apr 14
New rules of engagement
The UAE has undergone a regulatory revolution in recent years, placing its finance sector under increased pressure. The industry has reacted positively, and these changes are now paving the way for a more professional environment, according to leading figures from some of the largest asset management companies in the region
People Moves | 29 Apr 14
fecif chairman derudder retires
FECIF, a body which represents more than 200,000 European financial intermediaries, has appointed a new chairman following Vincent Derudder’s retirement, and named Paul Stanfield as its secretary general.
Tax & Regulation | 28 Apr 14
greene king at the centre of 36m tax avoidance
A tax avoidance scheme used by Greene King, among others, designed to make taxable interest payments disappear, has been blocked for the second time by a tax tribunal.
United Kingdom | 28 Apr 14
baker tilly faces claims over brandeaux advice
Baker Tilly is facing legal action from a group of investors who feel they were wrongly sold the now suspended Brandeaux property funds.
Tax & Regulation | 28 Apr 14
web community petitions jersey over tax avoiders
An online community with more than 35 million members worldwide is running a petition to pressure the Jersey government into creating a register of beneficial owners, like that announced by the UK last week.