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Verdict Staff
British Virgin Islands signs FATCA pact with US
The British Virgin Islands has officially signed an intergovernmental agreement with the United States for the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
China grants CNY80 billion RQFII quota to Germany
China has granted a CNY80 billion ($12.9 billion) quota to Germany under the Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) program.
South Korea mulls establishing offshore RMB trading center
South Korea is reportedly planning to establish offshore RMB trading center as renminbi has become the second most popular foreign deposit besides the US dollar in the country.
Wealth manager Miller Russell Associates names new client advisor
Miller Russell Associates, a US-based wealth management and registered investment advisory firm, has named Bessie Seeley as new client advisor.
EBA proposes potential regulatory regime for virtual currencies
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published an Opinion addressed to the EU Council, European Commission and European Parliament setting out the requirements that would be needed to regulate ‘virtual currencies’.
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Towry launches new office in Cardiff
Towry, a UK-based wealth adviser, has opened a new office in Cardiff, as part of its strategy to strengthen footprint in the country.
Natixis Global Asset Management unveils new equity fund
Natixis Global Asset Management has unveiled a new global concentrated equity fund that focuses on long-term value.
SFC revokes licence of yip wan fung and bans her for life
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has revoked the licence of Ms Yip Wan Fung and prohibited her from re-entering the industry for life.
Barclays and MSCI to offer Green Bond Index as part of ESG Fixed Income Index Family
Barclays and MSCI, a provider of investment decision support tools worldwide, have announced an agreement to launch a new Green Bond Index, expanding on their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) fixed income benchmark index family launched in June 2013.
Standard Chartered Saadiq launches first Islamic banking centre in UAE
Standard Chartered Saadiq, the Islamic banking division of Standard Chartered Bank, has opened its first dedicated Islamic banking centre at the Al Khalidiya Branch in Abu Dhabi, UAE.