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PEOPLE MOVES: Goldman, StanChart, Manulife
Goldman Sachs and Manulife have both made significant hires in Asia, while Standard Chartered has appointed a fresh private banking Emea head.
Liquidators label collapsed Louis Group ‘worthless’
Liquidators for collapsed Isle of Man-based property investment firm Louis Group have said that, following legal advice, they will not pursue claims against Louis Group IoM’s insurers, its parent company in South Africa or founder Alan Louis, reports local newspaper IOM Today.
IoM’s collapsed Louis Group gets second director ban
A second Isle of Man director of South Africa-headquartered Louis Group, which saw 700 investors lose at least £60m ($78m, €67.4m), has been disqualified as a director.
China cuts and delays VAT levy on asset managers again
China has cut and again pushed back plans to levy a value-added tax on asset managers for returns on assets under management, adding a further six-month reprieve on an already 14-month grace period.
Asset management outlook bright but technology threat lurks
Two-thirds of chief executives in the asset and wealth management industry believe technology will reshape their business over the next five years, but just 10% are prioritising the development of digital skills and capabilities within their companies.