United Kingdom | 12 Jul 13
indian bank axis sets up first branch in uk
India’s third-largest lender Axis Bank yesterday unveiled its first branch in the UK after obtaining permission to set up in April.
People Moves | 9 Jul 13
Zurich names Walter Jopp as distribution head
Zurich has appointed Walter Jopp as head of distribution for its Global Life business in Asia-Pacific and Middle East (APME).
Middle East | 8 Jul 13
abu dhabi government sacks expat workers
The administrative arm of Abu Dhabi's top government department, the General Secretariat of the Executive Council (GSEC), has dismissed most of its expatriate employees, according to Reuters.
mas sets out concerns of adviser industry
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has called on the Association of Financial Advisers in Singapore to take the lead in coming up with initiatives to address problems identified in the industry.
Tax & Regulation | 4 Jul 13
gibraltar wins ecofin approval for income tax
Gibraltar’s Income Tax Act has received endorsement from the European Council of Economic and Finance Ministers and is now compliant with the EU Code of Conduct for Business Taxation.