Europe
Blacklisted nations slam EU over ‘unacceptable’ tax haven register
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has spearheaded complaints from a host of countries disputing their “arbitrary” inclusion on a list of tax havens released by the European Commission last week.
Stenham forms partnership with FEIFA
Alternative asset manager, Stenham Asset Management, has formed an alliance with the Federation of European IFAs (FEIFA), making it the latest firm to join the association’s partnership programme.
EFAMA elects new president to succed Dargnat
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has unanimously elected a new president to replace Christian Dargnat, who has sat in the role since 2013.
ALFI appoints Denise Voss as chairman, outlines 4-year plan
The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) has appointed Denise Voss of Franklin Templeton Investments as its chairman with immediate effect.
Value of funds under management in Ireland set to top €2trn
The net value of investment funds domiciled in Ireland is set to top €2trn (£1.45trn, $2.25trn) after a 14% rise of €234bn in the first quarter of 2015, Irish Funds Industry Association chief executive Pat Lardner said.