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Macro Views | news 4 Sep 17
‘Harvey damage will force Fed to hold rates’
The damage caused by hurricane Harvey will dampen US GDP growth to an extent that will force the Fed to forget about hiking rates further this year, it has been claimed.
Tax & Regulation | news 4 Sep 17
Aussie watchdog turns spotlight on IFA remuneration practices
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) plans to build consumer trust in financial advice by focusing on remuneration and incentives practices within the industry.
India PM urges taxman to use data analytics to curb avoidance
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has said that tax administrators should use data analytics to track undeclared wealth and set clear targets for improving tax administration by 2022.
Non-linked life premiums dip in HK as linked rise sharply
Non-linked individual life and annuity premiums were down in the first half of 2017, while linked life business rose sharply by 158.8%, latest figures from the newly launched Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA) show.
Middle East | news 4 Sep 17
Saudi Arabia opens registration for VAT to top up oil revenue
Saudi Arabia has opened registration for the new 5% value added tax (VAT), which begins on 1 January next year as part of a move to diversify its economy away from a reliance on oil revenues.