Middle East | 26 Mar 13
islamic banking assets in gcc jump
Islamic banking assets with commercial banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council region leapt 14% in 2012, paced by Qatar, according to Ernst & Young’s Global Islamic Banking Center.
Middle East | 26 Mar 13
mondial launches indian jv with mumbai firm
Wealth management company Mondial has established a joint venture company in India with Mumbai-based Padmakshi Pvt, with the intention of accessing the burgeoning market for financial advice in the fast growing and increasingly wealthy country.
challenges face expats hoping to stay
The struggles Asian immigrants often face in obtaining legal residency in countries like the UK and US are well documented, but expatriates from these countries can face similar battles in their efforts to remain in China, an expat with experience of the difficulties has revealed.
500m vote of conf for gars team
US pension giant Calper has invested $500m with Standard Life Investments as the first partner in its multi-asset class programme.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Mar 13
generli intl launches tech microsite for advisers
Generali International has developed a ‘microsite’ offering financial advisers technical support relating specifically to the tax treatment of international investment bonds.