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IFIA signs pact with Chinese association
An agreement has been signed by the Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA) to encourage closer cooperation with its Chinese counterpart, the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC).
Tax & Regulation | news 17 Oct 14
UK tax gap widens to £34bn
The tax gap has increased to £34bn in the past year according to the latest figure from HM Revenue and Customs, but Baker Tilly’s George Bull has said that HMRC are nonetheless “winning the battle” against tax avoidance.
Old Mutual Wealth buys Quilter Cheviot for 585m
In an effort to bulk up its offering to high net worth clients, Old Mutual Wealth has agreed to buy discretionary manager Quilter Cheviot for £585m.
Tax & Regulation | news 17 Oct 14
Global benchmark malpractice trust providers
A minimum benchmark of professional standards for international trust and corporate service providers has been issued for the first time, by the Group of International Finance Centre Supervisors.
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