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Tax & Regulation | news 4 May 17
IoM regulator to publish members’ conflicts of interest
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority will publish a register of its members’ possible conflicts of interest and draw up a code of conduct on the disclosure and management of its members’ interests.
Swiss ‘spied’ on German officials investigating tax dodgers
A Swiss national arrested in Frankfurt last week for spying on German tax officials allegedly recruited informants inside the country’s largest finance ministry to gather information on tax investigators.
Best Practice | news 4 May 17
UK Best Practice Adviser Award winners revealed
The first set of winners in International Adviser’s Best Practice Adviser Awards 2017 series were revealed on 3 May at the Waldorf London.
Middle East | news 4 May 17
Globaleye hires compliance officer as UAE rules tighten
Dubai-headquartered IFA firm Globaleye has hired a regulatory compliance expert to ensure the company meets the rapidly growing demands of watchdogs in the countries where it operates worldwide.
EEA ‘death bond’ investors receive $54.5m payout
Investors in the ill-fated EEA Life Settlements Fund will receive a $54.5m (£42.1m, €49.9m) payout for their shares in the so-called ‘death bonds’.