Regions
British Overseas Territories in London to fight public register
Tense talks are being held this week in London as leaders of British Overseas Territories (BOTs) try to persuade the UK Government to reverse its decision to impose public registers of beneficial ownership.
Tax & Technical | 13 Jun 18
Almost half of wealthy Britons eyeing expat status
Tax is a top concern for the UK rich with two in five saying they would emigrate in the wake of significant tax increases.
Aussie Royal Commission: How did we get here and what’s next?
The Royal Commission has shaken consumer confidence in Australia’s wealth market to its core. For Michael Ohanessian, chief executive of Aussie platform Praemium, the key question is: “So, how did we get here?”
Swiss banking secrecy laws ‘not doomed yet’
Plans to scrap a class of anonymous shares in Switzerland have been met with fierce opposition and will likely not be passed into law, as three out of four of the nation’s major political parties have criticised the idea.
Fund groups lacking dedicated A-share analysts
The inclusion of 230-odd China A-shares was a hugely symbolic moment for investors in the region but the fund industry has failed to get ahead of the curve with most firms lacking dedicated teams of analysts or products to invest in the asset class.