Europe
Aberdeen Standard Investments to set up Dublin hub
Global asset manager Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) is to establish an investment and distribution business in Ireland to complement its existing Luxembourg operation and shore up its European offering ahead of Brexit.
PEOPLE MOVES: JP Morgan, Rothschild, Julius Baer
JP Morgan’s head of UK funds leaves the firm to “pursue other opportunities”, the chairman of Rothschild Investment Bank prepares to pass the reins over to his son and Julius Baer makes an appointment to its Guernsey branch management board.
Best Practice | 27 Feb 18
Shakira hit with €20m tax bill in ongoing Spain residency row
Expats in Spain who are not 100% clear on their residency status should pay careful attention to the more than €20m paid by Colombian singer Shakira to Spain’s Treasury for failing to pay tax on her worldwide income.
Deutsche Bank confirms €2bn asset management IPO
Deutsche Bank has confirmed plans to list its asset management division DWS on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange for €2bn (£1.76bn, $2.45bn).
Best Practice | 26 Feb 18
Guardian Wealth launches female adviser initiative
Women are underrepresented in offshore financial planning, prompting one advice firm to set itself tough targets to tackle the gender gap.