ex barclays chief bob diamond in london
Bob Diamond, the London-based American chief executive of Barclays who resigned last year in the wake of the Libor rate-fixing scandal, is to return to the industry with a listed “acquisition vehicle” that will target African institutions.
Middle East | 9 Dec 13
julius baer completes merrill lynch me transfer
Julius Baer has completed the transfer of Merrill Lynchs International Wealth Management businesses based in Lebanon, Bahrain and the UAE, which giving the bank new footholds in Beirut and Manama as well as strengthening its presence in Dubai.
Profiles & Comment | 9 Dec 13
the daily rising tide vam funds
VAM Funds’ international business is growing, with recent major gains in Asia and the Middle East. IA talks to VAM Funds sales director Nigel Watson.
United Kingdom | 9 Dec 13
jupiters edward bonham carter steps down
Jupiters Edward Bonham Carter is to step down as group chief executive in March, being replaced by global distribution and strategy director Maarten Slendebroek.
Tax & Regulation | 9 Dec 13
uhy tax friendly uk one of the best countries
The UK is one of the world’s best placed countries to trade with, in part thanks to its tax policy, according to a new study from global accountancy network UHY.