Emerging Markets | 11 Sep 14
Keeping upwind of emerging market hype
BlackRock's Henry Wigan looks at the gap between some investor perceptions of emerging market returns and the reality thereof.
Ashmore steps up operations in the Gulf
Ashmore appears to be stepping up its activity in the Middle East, with the appointment of its former Turkey chief executive to lead its efforts in Saudi Arabia.
People Moves | 11 Sep 14
FPI confirms Kemble appointment
Friends Provident International has confirmed Dean Kemble has re-joined its UAE business after an 18 month stint at Standard Life and has appointed Christophe Allafranco as regions sales manager.
Castlestone Management
Castlestone Managements successful launch of its buy write strategy in December of 2013 has proved to the market that a strategy that can provide consistent and stable returns through periods of increasing volatility, is a strategy that fits todays increasing economic and political uncertainty.
Tax & Regulation | 9 Sep 14
Vaccine tax avoidance scheme loses in court
A cynical tax avoidance scheme which abused the reliefs offered for research into life-saving vaccines to claim back £77m, has been rejected at a second tribunal.