Asia
Swiss banks no longer a safe haven for Indian tax dodgers
Two Indian citizens who argued their Swiss bank account details should not be handed over to Indian authorities in a tax dodging probe have lost their case in Switzerland’s highest court.
The myths around common law rights
A lawyer lifts the lid on cohabiting myths around the world that could leave surviving partners with no legal rights.
Hong Kong tops most expensive expat hub rankings
The majority of the priciest places to live as an expat are in Asia.
Australian advisers told to get registered or face exams
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) has told financial advisers they must get registered under the country’s new professional standards reforms, or else they will have to sit an exam.
Asia fund flows boost SJP results
St James’s Place Asia boosted gross new funds by 51% in the first six months of 2018, helping to push group gross inflows to £7.9bn ($10.4bn, €8.9bn), an increase of 15% compared with the first half of 2017.