Middle East | 7 Aug 12
confusion as uaes esca unveils funds rules
Asset managers in the United Arab Emirates said today that they were struggling to get clarity on new regulations covering investment funds that were unveiled at the end of July by the Emirati Security & Commodities Authority.
standard chartered hid dealings worth 250bn
London headquartered bank Standard Chartered has been accused by New York State’s financial watchdog of hiding 60,000 transactions worth $250bn with the Iranian government, which it said left the “US financial system vulnerable to terrorists, weapons dealers, drug kingpins and corrupt regimes”.
Profiles & Comment | 7 Aug 12
modern construction a profile of totus p2
uncertain about his tax position and residency.” Unified business Although Hopkins Consulting had functioned “perfectly well” as a joint venture tax consultant for Totus, “it has always been my intention to bring our joint ventures into mergers [eventually], where possible,” De Stefano says, explaining the thinking that led to last year’s merger. “Because it is […]
Profiles & Comment | 7 Aug 12
modern construction profile of totus p1
The Totus wealth management group is being transformed to ensure its future growth, with new offices across Europe and a greater focus on tax expertise, reports Helen Burggraf.
People Moves | 6 Aug 12
de forest brown leaves states of jersey
Martin De Forest-Brown has left the States of Jersey government, where he has been director of international finance for more than five years, to take up a regional directorship with the FD Centre.