United Kingdom | 15 Apr 13

The number of authorised firms in the UK decreased by just 14 between February and March, from 23,596 to 23,582, slowing dramatically from the 233 that exited the market in the month before, according to research from Matrix Solutions.

Asia | 15 Apr 13

Aviva has completed the sale of its minority share in Malaysian joint venture CIMB Aviva Assurance and CIMB Aviva Takaful.

People Moves | 15 Apr 13

Standard Chartered has hired Dan Azzi as chief executive of its Lebanon business, replacing Pik-Yee Foong who has left to join Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia.

Tax & Regulation | 15 Apr 13

Paul Hogan, an Australian actor made famous by the “Crocodile” Dundee film franchise, has accused his former tax adviser of running off with around $34m of his money.

Europe | 15 Apr 13

Europe appears to be moving towards agreeing an automatic sharing of bank account information among its member states although at least one country, Austria, has said it intends to push back.