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Investment | news 15 Sep 15
Nikko AM unveils Asia equity UCITS fund
Japan-based fund house Nikko Asset Management has launched a Luxembourg-domiciled Asia equity strategy for European investors as it continues to grow its range of UCITS funds.
Lux stock exchange publishes ‘long overdue’ fund regs guides
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange, in cooperation with the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI), has published a compendium of Luxembourg laws and regulations on investment funds.
BlackRock launches event-driven fund
BlackRock has launched a new event-driven fund in Europe managed by its global head of event-driven equity Mark McKenna and his team of seven.
United Kingdom | news 14 Sep 15
UK investor visa applications slide by 82%
The number of individuals applying for a UK investor visa plummeted by around 82% in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the same period last year, Home Office figures reveal.
Tax & Regulation | news 14 Sep 15
HMRC nets £1bn from accelerated payment notices
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has collected £1bn in tax payments from users of tax avoidance schemes as a result of the UK Government’s accelerated payment rules to collect disputed tax upfront.