VAM Funds enters South Africa with 11 funds
Luxembourg-domiciled fund manager VAM Funds has entered the South African market, launching 11 funds in the region.
Alternatives | 9 Apr 15
The stars are aligning for hedge funds
The stars are aligning to allow a much maligned asset class to recapture some of its former glory.
Barings appoints Edmund Chong to head Asia ex-Japan sales
Investment management firm Baring Asset Management has appointed Edmund Chong as head of sales, client service and business development – distribution, Asia ex-Japan.
People Moves | 9 Apr 15
Deutsche Bank appoints new COO for Middle East
Deutsche Bank has appointed Javeed Ameen as chief operating officer (COO) for the Middle East and Africa region to oversee the bank’s infrastructure functions across all businesses and legal entities in the region.
Tax & Regulation | 9 Apr 15
Tax mistakes in offshore bond withdrawals may be reversible
Savers who inadvertently incur a heavy tax bill by drawing down funds from an offshore bond in a tax inefficient manner may be able to apply to the courts to reverse their decision, according to a recent legal decision.