Edmond de Rothschild launches UK M&A focused fund
Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management has launched Edmond de Rothschild Fund UK Synergy, part of the firm’s Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS umbrella.
Tax & Regulation | 18 Apr 16
UK tax office details new “evasion facilitation” offence
The British government has published details of its proposed new law making senior management of a financial services firm criminally liable if any member of staff facilitates tax evasion, and has called on the industry to provide feedback.
Retirement | 18 Apr 16
Jargon busters taking on UK pensions
Terms such as ‘uncrystallised pension funds lump sum’ and ‘flexi-access drawdown’ could be phased out if a new guide to make pensions language simple, clear, and consistent is adopted.
Malaysian finance centre commits to int’l best practice
The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) has committed to playing a “facilitative role for cross-border trades and investments particularly in the Asean region”, as the fallout from the Panama Papers continues to ripple around the world.
BMO WM likes the dividend theme
Low interest rates and low inflation have brought the dividend theme to prominence this year, said Edmund Yun, executive director and head of investment for Asia.