People Moves | 5 Jan 12

UK registered advisory firm Aston Wealth Management is in the process of opening a new office in Accra, Ghana, aimed at servicing the needs of international expatriates working in the region.

Asia | 5 Jan 12

Insurance brokers in Hong Kong are expressing frustration over an industry agreement that they inform clients whenever they are due a commission from the sale of insurance products, even though their main rivals in the marketplace insurance agents, which typically represent the major insurance giants do not have to.

Tax & Regulation | 5 Jan 12

IFAs could unintentionally expose their clients to punitive tax charges when setting up trusts, The Asset Protection Strategy, a UK-based training and support company, has warned.

United Kingdom | 5 Jan 12

Global real estate services provider Savills has acquired specialist central London investment and asset management business Gresham Down Capital Partners.

Middle East | 4 Jan 12

The Emirates Securities & Commodities Authority (ESCA) is likely to become the wholesale regulator in the UAE, regulating life companies to IFAs, according to HSBCs Daniel Rudd.