Prudential to discontinue insurance operation in Japan
UK insurance giant Prudential said it will discontinue writing new business in Japan, effective next month, citing the “local business environment in Japan and other factors over the past year”.
Spectre of fund taxation in offshore centres boosts Malta
Malta has published new guidelines for redomiciling offshore funds to the Mediterranean island state, amid what it said was growing demand from providers for its services.
Standard Chartered appoints head of trust and fiduciary to oversee expansion
Standard Chartered Private Bank plans to expand its trust and fiduciary operations beyond the existing Guernsey and the Cayman Islands bases.
Jersey companies apply for HKSE listing
Applications have been made for the first Jersey companies to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, ahead of a visit by Jersey Finance and representatives from its finance industry to China next
Thames River adds Absolute Return FoF
Thames River Capital has launched a Ucits III absolute return fund of funds for manager Ken Kinsey-Quick and assistant manager James Rous