Middle East
Globaleye committed to Asia just not HK for now, Searle says
The impact of new regulations and the high cost of operating in Hong Kong prompted international advice firm Globaleye to make the strategic decision last year that its local operation had no “viable future”, says chairman Tim Searle.
PEOPLE MOVES: HSBC, Fidelity and Momentum
HSBC appoints a Hong-Kong based global head of private wealth solutions, Fidelity creates a head of stewardship and sustainability role, while Momentum Pensions has named a head of business development for the Middle East and Asia.
Globaleye exits Hong Kong, sells out to Holborn
Holborn Assets has acquired Globaleye Hong Kong, in a move that sees the Dubai-headquartered advice firm exit the special administrative region.
PEOPLE MOVES: St James’s Place, Jupiter and Credit Suisse
St James’s Place has made two senior hires from The Fry Group in Singapore, Jupiter Asset Management has parted ways with its head of UK retail and Credit Suisse has boosted its Asia investment team.
Saudi expat tax rumours not true, confirms ministry
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Labor and Social Development has categorically denied a rumour that expat workers in the kingdom will be hit with a 10% tax on their monthly salaries.