tax offences to be made money laundering
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is planning to make some tax crimes money laundering “predicate offences” under proposals announced today.
United Kingdom | 9 Oct 12
uk fund market changed beyond recognition
Redemptions of 2.8bn from equity funds on behalf of UK investors dragged the rest of the European market down in August and challenged the country’s position as one of the most ‘buoyant fund markets’ in the region, according to data from Lipper.
People Moves | 9 Oct 12
bny mellon appoints intermediary head
BNY Mellon has appointed a new head of Asia Pacific intermediary distribution, tasked with spearheading the expansion of the company’s distribution partnerships in the region.
North America | 9 Oct 12
crown dependencies to sign fatca agreements
The governments of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man have announced plans to negotiate partnership agreements with the US to implement FATCA.
Profiles & Comment | 8 Oct 12
turning Japanese
Once a huge success story, in recent decades Japan has had problems, and investors have given it a wide berth. Simon Danaher explores whether it could it be time to consider investing in the country again?