threadneedle adds further 32 funds to finland
London based asset manager Threadneedle has registered 32 of its OEIC investment funds for sale in Finland.
hsbcs ping an insurance stake sale hits problems
HSBC’s planned sale of its $9.4bn stake in Ping An Insurance to Thai conglomerate CP group is likely to be rejected by China’s insurance regulator, according to reports.
Tax & Regulation | 9 Jan 13
markit launches automated fatca tool in
Financial information and services company Markit has, in partnership with Compliance Technologies International, developed a tool to help non-US domiciled asset managers and other financial institutions deal with the upcoming implementation of the FATCA regulations.
two jamaican accountancy firms merge
UHY Dawgen and Paul Goldson & Company, both based in Jamaica, have announced plans to merge.
Retirement | 9 Jan 13
expat pensioners may see fuel allowance
Well off pensioners and those living in warm climates abroad will no longer be protected against austerity measures in the UK after the next election, as senior Conservatives prepare to end their pledge to protect universal benefits, according to an article in today’s Financial Times.