Tax & Technical | 22 Oct 12
working the tax system
Tax avoidance, or ‘abuse’ as the Treasury would see it, has long been a problem for HMRC. From next April new legislation, known as GAAR, could be in place to clamp down on perceived abusers. How will it affect you and your clients?
Middle East | 22 Oct 12
dfsa thematic review reveals some issues but
A thematic review undertaken by the Dubai FSA into client take-on processes and suitability, has revealed a number of issues but the regulator said its findings were largely positive.
p2intl links with morningstar obsr
P2international, part of Sanlam Investments International, has partnered with Morningstar OBSR as Sanlam prepares to introduce the P2strategies investment process across the full range of its savings products.
mpf admin fees may be capped
The authority which oversees Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund fund (MPF) operations is considering capping the fees MPF providers charge their customers, and has retained Ernst & Young to look into the pricing matter, according to a report published this morning.
Middle East | 18 Oct 12
industry concerns over fund registration
Concerns over fund registration and minimum investment rules within proposed new regulations from the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority, mean many within the industry are less than favourable about the new regulations, according to a recent survey.