Legal
United Kingdom | 22 Jun 15
Fraudster jailed over UCIS scheme
Adam Hawkins has been sentenced to six years and nine months for losing investors £4.3m in an unauthorised collective investment scheme he operated through three land bank companies.
Withers launches Japanese tax practice
International law firm Withers has launched a Japanese tax practice in Tokyo as it looks to continue its growth in Asia.
China opens door further by clarifying ‘beneficial ownership’
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has said Northbound investors buying through the Stock Connect enjoy proprietary rights, clarifying a key outstanding issue for foreign investors.
Ex-director extradited to UK after £3.5m fraud
A former UK company director who produced false documents designed to deceive creditors into financing his firm is facing extradition and a prison sentence after he fled to South Africa.
Investment | 12 May 15
Smooth Sailing – Life trends with Prudential International
Kevin Purtill, head of commercial at Prudential International explains how the company has seen record growth, thanks to its offshore bond offerings