Industry | 3 Apr 13

The administrators for Australia-based LM Investment Management, appointed last month, have told a meeting of creditors that they are looking into an A$17m ($17.8m) personal loan the company made to its founder, Peter Drake, The Australian and other publications are reporting today.

Products | 2 Apr 13

The value of commission earned in the global bancassurance sector is predicted to grow by more than 5% per annum over the next four years, according to a report out today, with emerging markets dominating growth.

United Kingdom | 2 Apr 13

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has completed its merger with PKF LLP.

Tax & Regulation | 2 Apr 13

Guernsey has signed a Double Taxation Agreement with Qatar, the island’s first full DTA with a Middle Eastern country.

Industry | 2 Apr 13

BDO LLP, the accountants, has resigned as auditors for Harlequin Property, the embattled, UK-based resort property development company, it has emerged.