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People Moves | news 1 Mar 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Hong Kong SFC, BNP Paribas IP, Credit Suisse…
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has announced a leadership change at its intermediaries division. BNP Paribas Investment Partners names a new head of emerging market fixed income, while Credit Suisse’s global head of macro products is rumoured to be departing.
Retirement | news 1 Mar 16
Brexit fears push PM to rein in Osborne pension reforms
George Osborne is facing pressure from David Cameron to hold back the pace of pension reform in his forthcoming 16 March budget.
S. African tax amnesty to aid small firms and individuals
Individuals and small, closely held business entities will be the most affected by the South African offshore tax amnesty which is due to begin in October, according to EY.
Middle East | news 29 Feb 16
Praemium set to open sales office in UAE
Australian-based financial technology firm Praemium is in the process of setting up a new office in Dubai to help market its offshore investment platform to the local IFA market.
Tax & Regulation | news 29 Feb 16
Tax grab from UK lifetime allowance limit rises sharply
The amount of tax the UK government collects from pension savers who have breached their lifetime allowance (LTA) has almost quadrupled since George Osborne became chancellor, The Sunday Times reported.