Middle East | 14 Oct 13
Coutts sets up mid east advisory board
Coutts has announced the creation of an advisory board to help with the company’s expansion plans in the Middle East.
malaysia and uae central bankers sign pact
The central banks of Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates have today signed an agreement to encourage closer economic ties between the two countries, including in the area of Islamic finance.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Oct 13
swiss to start talks on revised savings tax deal
The Swiss government has signalled that it is close to starting a renegotiation of its savings tax agreement with the European Union and also indicated a more open stance to wider cooperation on tax matters with the rest of the world.
thomas miller launches alt invest fund
Isle of Man-based Thomas Miller Investment has launched an alternative investments fund, aimed at achieving a return in excess of cash plus 3%pa over rolling three year periods.
Profiles & Comment | 10 Oct 13
getting down to brass tacks
Part of Fidelity’s global investment team based in London, Adrian Brass manages the Fidelity Funds America Fund. While he accepts it’s easy to underperform the US market, he insists if you focus on the long term, outperformance can be achieved.