Tax & Technical | 18 Dec 13

Despite delays to US FATCA, the once unthinkable scenario of cross-border exchange of tax information is almost upon us, with over 60 countries now signed up to this or similar agreements. If you don’t deal with the inevitable implications now, you could lose out

Asia | 18 Dec 13

Senior executives of global systemically important financial institutions (G-SIFIs) have shown a high degree of awareness regarding the importance of improving risk governance and risk culture following the 2008 global financial crisis, according to a new report.

Profiles & Comment | 18 Dec 13

Fund management in the Middle East is a young business‚ and Abdul Kadir Hussain at Mashreq Capital has been navigating its tricky waters since the beginning‚ while charting the industry’s growth

People Moves | 18 Dec 13

The Zurich Insurance Group has named George Quinn, the chief financial officer of rival Swiss Re, to replace CFO Pierre Wauthier, who committed suicide in August.

Africa | 18 Dec 13

Bob Diamond’s new Africa-focused venture Atlas Mara Co-Nvest has raised $325m in a London stock market flotation.