People Moves | 23 Aug 12
rbc wm new head of international uhnw
Paul Patterson is to take over as depty chair, RBC Wealth Management, ultra high net worth – International.
regulation severity cuts off ifa choice
Tightening regulation is restricting the investment choice financial advisers in Hong Kong are able to offer their clients and stifling their ability to do business, according to IFAs based in the territory.
People Moves | 23 Aug 12
ipac duo dickinson and yiu join fry group
Two of the top financial planners of iPac the Axa-owned, Hong Kong-based advisory firm that Axa pulled the plug on earlier this year have joined the Fry Group in Hong Kong, as that UK-based advisory business expands its Asia team.
Profiles & Comment | 23 Aug 12
new zealand tax amnesty introduces new rules
A recently published proposal from the New Zealand Inland Revenue has been framed as an amnesty but masks a new tax, says New Zealand barrister, Michael Reason.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Aug 12
Influential committee calls british fatca
A heavyweight committee of the UK parliament is calling for the introduction of a British version of a key aspect of the proposed US FATCA legislation.