Alternatives | 8 Jan 13
former aima chairman groome joins highwater
The former chairman of the Alternative Investment Management Association Todd Groome has joined Highwater Group, a Cayman Islands based provider of independent director services to hedge and private equity funds.
People Moves | 7 Jan 13
mclaren to creechurch as it launches advisory
Creechurch Capital has named Linda McLaren to the new post of business development manager of its new consultancy operation, Creechurch Advisory Services, as it looks to expand into international markets.
Middle East | 7 Jan 13
qatar set to crack down on unlicensed operators
A new law has been introduced in Qatar making it illegal for companies to conduct any financial business in the country without holding a licence from one of the three regulatory bodies, as the authorities clamp down on unauthorised financial activity.
cii introduces three new qualifications for
The Chartered Insurance Institute has introduced three new “international-only” qualifications for financial advisers, as it seeks to provide a bigger service for globally mobile IFAs.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Jan 13
hmrc makes 640 requests from foreign govts
HM Revenue & Customs has made 640 requests for information on individual’s tax affairs to overseas governments in the 2011 2012 tax year so far, according to research from international law firm Pinsent Masons.