Tax & Regulation | 9 Dec 13
us regulators poised to vote on volcker
US regulators are expected to vote today on the final draft of controversial legislation that observers say would have wide-reaching implications for asset managers running non-US mutual funds.
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.
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.
city financial names kay to head up
City Financial Investment, a London-based independent investment manager, has named Philip Kay to head up its Asia operations.