Managers of Wealth Offshore

Will HMRC retain disputed tax while schemes are under review? by George Bull

Faced with higher taxes, some people are tempted to become non-resident.

Bob Diamond: profile of one of the world's richest bankers

The American-born Barclays chief executive was once described by Lord Mandelson as the "unacceptable face of banking" over disputed claims that he had been paid £63 million.

CISI comment on LIBOR fixing scandal

The CISI is shocked by the participation of Barclays and possibly other banks in the LIBOR fixing scandal which seriously undermines the integrity of the London market.

Most Asian banks deliver service the traditional way

According to the BRI, this trend will persist down the line and that most banks may not be prepared to meet the new customer requirements or preferences.

Fate of Eurozone Dominates Cyclical Market Forum - UBS Global Asset Management

Three market scenarios are proposed at each Cyclical Market Forum and debated by UBS investors from across the world

What’s in Store for the Second Half of 2012 - BlackRock

In 2012’s second half, investors will face “a rocky road” compared with the year’s first few months, with the potential “fiscal cliff” in the U.S. as well as Europe’s ongoing turmoil both posing risk to a still we

A kind of magic by Tim Price, Director of Investment, PFP Wealth Management

There were plenty of reminders of the gravity of the underlying situation during the past week, for anyone that cared to look.

The Old Lady is preparing for the prospect of “turbulence ahead” by Ruth Lea, Arbuthnot Banking Group

In this Perspective Ruth Lea, Economic Adviser to the Arbuthnot Banking Group, discusses the latest developments in the Eurozone and the actions of the British Authorities to stimulate the British economy and prepare for, in Sir Mervyn King’s words,

92% of intermediaries cited the Eurozone crisis as their biggest concern- Barings

The Eurozone debt crisis is considered by the overwhelming majority of financial advisers and investment intermediaries in the UK to be the most significant threat to global growth over the next six months.

A long day in taxes by George Bull

As the summer of sport continues with Wimbledon and the thoughts of hopeful executives turn to corporate hospitality, budget holders might wish to consider the full cost of the swing tags, dining vouchers and ground passes that they hand out. What is the

Why don't we have better taxes and not just Carr taxes??

The past week has highlighted the efforts that some high profile characters go to in order to avoid - and possibly evade - their tax responsibilities.

Client Confidentiality in the Cloud by Phil Banas

A great deal has been written about the advantages of cloud-based systems, but what about the disadvantages?

The Morality of Tax by Mike Fleming, Straughans Chartered Accountants

Moral judgements about tax have been flying around the media like a virus.

US, China to drive S'pore growth: UBS

He said that the austerity measures currently in place were insufficient as there had to be a "balance between austerity and growth", and that the focus should be on "fiscal discipline", not austerity alone.

Focus on Asia - Extracting wealth and returns from Mongolia

Some onlookers are already dubbing its capital ‘Ulan-Qatar’ in oblique reference to the Middle Eastern nation that enjoyed a stellar rise off the back of a commodities-fuelled boom in the 1990s.

China: The World’s Best Opportunity for Asset Managers?

China: The World’s Best Opportunity for Asset Managers?, is the latest installment of Citi’s emerging market thought leadership program.

Advice for Global Bank CEOs

Strategic planning is back. With so much uncertainty, bank CEOs need to rethink where their institution adds value to customers, who those customers are today and who they might be in the future.

A New generation of peers by Justin Urquhart Stewart

The sums as yet may seem small when compared to the leviathan banks that we are all so much more familiar with, but there is a vibrant and growing deposit and lending service which I believe has the opportunity of creating a very exciting and timely alter

Northern Trust Upbeat On Global Economy Despite Troubles

At a press briefing in New York, Katie Nixon, the firm's chief investment officer for personal financial services, spelled out “windows of opportunity” for investors.

BMO Father's Day Study: Forget the Tie-Dad Wants To Be His Own Boss

According to Statistics Canada, 1.7 million Canadian men are self-employed in Canada - accounting for 65 per cent of total - 82 percent of men would like to start their own business - 83 per cent of Canadian men say having access to role models or mentors

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