Tax & Regulation | 2 Dec 16
UK politicians slam HMRC over lack of tax relief scrutiny
British MPs have criticised HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over its lack of scrutiny on whether tax reliefs are being used effectively, raising doubts about plans to digitise its services.
Singapore bans star dealmaker as banks fined £5.3m over 1MDB
An ex-Goldman Sachs banker is facing a ban from Singapore’s securities industry , while Standard Chartered and Coutts have been hit with record fines for their roles in Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal.
AxiomSL opens Dubai office in Middle East expansion
AxiomSL, a firm specialising in regulatory reporting and risk management, has announced it will be opening its first Middle East office in the the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Emerging Markets | 1 Dec 16
ANALYSIS: Trump impact on emerging markets may wane
One of the losers so far, from the election of Donald Trump to the White House has been emerging markets funds.
People Moves | 1 Dec 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Zurich, MBMG, Close Brothers
A Zurich stalwart has been hired to the Middle East to head up the life insurer’s retail distribution team, while Bangkok-based advisory firm MBMG announces a departure. Close Brothers appoints a new business development director, who will work closely with UK advisers.