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Tax & Regulation | news 21 Dec 15
IFA and accountant jailed in UK for film tax fraud
An accountant and an independent financial adviser have been jailed in the UK following their conviction for attempting to steal millions in a tax fraud linked to the film industry.
Investment | news 21 Dec 15
Downing enters MM space with SG Wealth’s Shillito
Downing is to enter the multi-manager arena with the acquisition of SG Wealth’s Managed fund and appointment of Neil Shillito as an investment consultant.
Emerging Markets | news 21 Dec 15
Emerging market corporate bonds – between a rock and a hard place
Debt-to-GDP ratios in emerging market countries have been rising at alarming rates this year, according to the latest data from the Institute of International Finance (IIF). China, Saudi-Arabia and Turkey have seen the most rapid debt build-up.
Schroders to merge Japan Alpha Plus into Schroder Tokyo
Schroders is to merge its Schroder Japan Alpha Plus fund into Andrew Rose’s Schroder Tokyo Fund, the firm has confirmed.
Fixed Income | news 21 Dec 15
Credit Suisse CIO: fixed income in sunset days
The appeal of the fixed income proposition has waned, but European equities are expected to have strong performance in 2016, according to John Woods, chief investment officer for Asia-Pacific at Credit Suisse Private Bank.