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Menon reappointed MD of Singapore’s financial regulator
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas) has reappointed Ravi Menon as managing director for a further two years, effective from 1 June 2017.
United Kingdom | news 31 May 17
UK Conservatives hint at possible land value tax
Britain’s Conservative Party could introduce a ‘land value tax’ if it wins next week’s general election, according to George Bull, senior tax partner at auditing and consulting firm RSM.
Measuring ESG impact on fund performance
A hybrid approach that blends short-term and long-term views is needed when measuring the impact of ESG practices on fund performance, says Madhu Gayer, head of investment analytics for Asia at BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Indonesia’s life premiums jump 28% in Q1
Premiums in the Indonesian life industry soared by 28% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2016, according to latest data released from the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
Tax & Regulation | news 30 May 17
Fraudster fined just £1 in £5m UK landbank scam
A scammer involved in one of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) biggest investigations into unauthorised investment schemes is to pay just £1 ($1.28, €1.15) in compensation to victims who were duped into investing more than £5m in three landbank companies.