axiom legal fund drama continues with libel
Timothy Schools, the founder of an allegation-hit legal financing fund, has filed a libel action in the High Court in London against the publisher of the Miami-based OffshoreAlert news website, claiming that a series of recent articles about his business had done “damage” to his reputation.
Tax & Regulation | 28 Nov 12
spanish authorities to scrutinise accounts
Spain’s tax office has won the right to see the 2006 and 2007 bank account details of those patron’s of Spain’s largest department store group, El Corte Inglés, who ran up 30,000 or more in charges on their store cards during each or both of those years, International Adviser has learned.
cyprus property brits get right
The UK’s High Court in London has ruled that a group of UK property buyers who claim that they were mis-sold properties in Cyprus at the height of the property boom there may have their cases heard and decided in a British court in certain circumstances.
credit suisse cuts asset management in sing
Credit Suisse has eliminated an undisclosed number of roles in its asset management operations in Singapore, International Adviser has learned.
Profiles & Comment | 28 Nov 12
Life in Singapore Life trends with Zurich Life
Following the launch of Zurich Life Insurance (Singapore) in April, chief executive officer Graham Morrall explains how the subsidiary is trying to bridge the protection gap in the area.