Singapore
boston direct partners in new asia platform
Two of the original founders and owners of Boston Direct Management, the Singapore-based platform provider, have resigned from the company to form a new venture, known as Capital Platforms.
United Kingdom | 26 Jun 12
offshore bond sales into uk tumble 25 in q1
Total new business sales of UK distributed offshore bonds in the first quarter of the year plummeted by 25% from the same period in 2011, as recession-weary investors held off buying the tax-efficient investment wrappers that have long been a mainstay of many advisers wealth management toolboxes.
Tax & Regulation | 28 May 12
singapore regulator now targeting brokers
Singapores financial regulator and Central Bank has issued a consultation paper with proposals for increasing the protection of investors using unlisted margined derivatives.
Tax & Technical | 23 May 12
determining residency
Prudentials Gerry Brown describes a recent court case in which residency needed to be determined.
Tax & Regulation | 11 May 12
commission ban in singapore not a given says
The pending review of Singapores financial services industry may not lead to a ban on commission payments to financial advisers, according to a senior figure leading the review.