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from today tax offences in Singapore
From today, some forms of tax avoidance will be regarded as money laundering “predicate offences” in Singapore.
standard life singapore expats choose
British and European expatriates in Singapore are foregoing long-term security as they opt for luxurious lifestyles now, according to a new survey by Standard Life International.
number of advisers in hong kong hits
The number of licensed intermediary companies in Hong Kong reached a record high this year, according to figures from the local regulator’s annual review.
moodys downgrades hk banking system
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the outlook for Hong Kong's banking system to negative from stable, citing its "concerns regarding persistent negative real interest rates" and the institutions' "growing exposures to Mainland China".
interglobal adds to sales team
InterGlobal, the UK-based international private medical insurer, has made a series of appointments to its global sales team, as it seeks to boost its presence in such markets as Africa, Asia and the Middle East.