Tax & Regulation | 15 Jul 13
hmrc beats 135m stamp duty avoidance scheme
HM Revenue & Customs has won a tribunal to have a scheme avoiding stamp duty land tax shut down.
Tax & Regulation | 15 Jul 13
oecd g20 presentation wont affect individuals
This Friday’s presentation by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to the G20 is unlikely to have many repercussions on wealthy individuals, says a tax expert, although UK trade body CBI is already drafting up businesses' response to the anti-avoidance proposals.
People Moves | 15 Jul 13
coutts goes global for chief economist
Coutts has appointed Mark McFarland as global chief economist and executive director, a newly-created role.
hsbc unveils short duration bond fund
HSBC has launched a short duration high yield bond fund focusing on provision of a total return and maintenance of a low interest rate.
Profiles & Comment | 15 Jul 13
IFAA advisory group fights for its members
A Hong Kong resident interested in obtaining financial advice, or possibly investing in insurance or some investment products, doesn’t have to look very far.