Retirement | 20 Feb 13
uk pension shortfall is worst in world
The UK is one of the least prepared countries in the world for retirement while Malaysia is one of the best, according to HSBC’s latest global report.
eastspring kl names chen to cio
Eastspring Investments Berhad, the Kuala Lumpur-based arm of Eastspring Investments, has named Chen Fan Fai chief investment officer and country head.
uk equities trump us in short term outlook
Fund managers are optimistic about UK equity returns in 2013, despite remaining cautious about economic growth and recovery, a study by Towers Watson reveals.
North America | 19 Feb 13
iom mini fatca draws closer as plans for new
The Isle of Man has moved one step closer to signing a “mini FATCA” agreement with the UK, and has also announced that a new IoM tax disclosure facility with the UK will be launched in April.
Tax & Regulation | 19 Feb 13
tax experts hit back at name and shame call
Tax experts have hit back at the Public Accounts Committee’s suggestion that tax avoiders should be “named and shamed”, arguing that such a policy could easily become disproportionate and counterproductive.