People Moves | 28 Mar 12
graham barnes calls time after 30 years
Graham Barnes, who is thought to hold the record among offshore-focused advisory businesses for time spent with the same firm, is retiring today after 30 years with the Fry Group.
United Kingdom | 28 Mar 12
sanlam makes uk debut with offshore bond
South African financial services group Sanlam is launching an offshore bond into the UK for the first time, with an option to protect against downside risk in falling markets.
People Moves | 28 Mar 12
Holborn Assets opens two African offices
Dubai-headquartered Holborn Assets has expanded into Africa, with new offices in both Ghana and South Africa, and has announced plans for an aggressive recruitment drive.
Tax & Regulation | 28 Mar 12
iom warns on potential shock from volt
The Isle of Mans Financial Supervision Commission has issued a warning on Volt Inland Capital, a potentially fraudulent entity which claims to occupy the same address as the regulator.
lombard targets asia as friends reports results
John Van Der Wielen, managing director international at Friends Life, has outlined his aspiration for growth in the Asian region, notably for the European focused tax planning business Lombard, against the backdrop of poor results for parts of the international division.