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UK Chancellor Abolishes 55% Tax on Pension Funds at DeathREAD MORE
Articles29th September 2014UK Chancellor Abolishes 55% Tax on Pension Funds at Death

George Osborne, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, today announced that from April 2015 individuals will have the freedom to pass on their unused defined contribution pension to any nominated beneficiary when they die, rather than paying the 55% tax charge which currently applies to pensions passed on at death.

UK Fund Management Tops Pre-Crisis PeakREAD MORE
Articles29th September 2014UK Fund Management Tops Pre-Crisis Peak

The fund management sector was responsible for a record £6.2tn of funds at the end of 2013, with over a third of that sum coming from overseas clients.

Deloitte Expands Hedge Fund LeadershipREAD MORE
Articles26th September 2014Deloitte Expands Hedge Fund Leadership

Deloitte has furthered strengthened its hedge fund practice with two key appointments for the UK and EMEA regions.

Gender Diversity Top Priority for Business LeadersREAD MORE
Articles26th September 2014Gender Diversity Top Priority for Business Leaders

There are many good reasons for companies to believe that increasing gender diversity in their workforces will be a business boost, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s Northern Ireland chair

SEC Investigates Pimco ETFsREAD MORE
Articles25th September 2014SEC Investigates Pimco ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation into Pimco’s exchange traded funds (ETF) pricing structure.

Indian Supreme Court Cancels Coal Mining LicencesREAD MORE
Articles25th September 2014Indian Supreme Court Cancels Coal Mining Licences

Almost all coal mining permits granted by the Indian government between 1993 and 2010 have been cancelled by the country’s Supreme Court.

RBS Forced to Lower Citizens IPO PriceREAD MORE
Articles25th September 2014RBS Forced to Lower Citizens IPO Price

Royal Bank of Scotland had to lower the price of the initial public offering for its Citizens Financial bank despite a buoyant mood in the wider investment market.

Virgin Boss Richard Branson Offers Staff Unlimited Annual LeaveREAD MORE
Articles25th September 2014Virgin Boss Richard Branson Offers Staff Unlimited Annual Leave

Sir Richard Branson, the boss of the Virgin Group of companies, has offered his private staff as much holiday as they want to take.

Starbucks to Buy Out Japanese Joint VentureREAD MORE
Articles24th September 2014Starbucks to Buy Out Japanese Joint Venture

Starbucks is to take control of its Japanese joint venture partner Sazaby League in a deal with a total consideration of $914m (£559m).

London Overtakes Hong Kong to Become World’s Most Expensive CityREAD MORE
Articles24th September 2014London Overtakes Hong Kong to Become World’s Most Expensive City

London has been ranked as the most expensive city in the world, according to a new report from international real estate agent Savills.

Barclays Fined for Risking Client AssetsREAD MORE
Articles24th September 2014Barclays Fined for Risking Client Assets

The investment arm of British-based bank Barclays has been hit with a record fine by UK regulators after it failed to separate its assets from its clients.

Warning Issued to Gold InvestorsREAD MORE
Articles23rd September 2014Warning Issued to Gold Investors

Investment analysts have issued a warning to investors in gold after the Royal Mint in Britain launched a new site trading in gold and silver coins.

White House Launches Tax Inversion CrackdownREAD MORE
Articles23rd September 2014White House Launches Tax Inversion Crackdown

The White House as announced its plans to tackle the rising tide of tax inversion in the country.

Rockefeller to Divest From Fossil FuelsREAD MORE
Articles23rd September 2014Rockefeller to Divest From Fossil Fuels

The heirs to the Rockefeller family are to start a process of selling its investments in fossil fuels, shifting its portfolio focus to clean energy.

Nepal Signs Biggest-Ever FDI to Launch Hydropower Growth PlanREAD MORE
Articles22nd September 2014Nepal Signs Biggest-Ever FDI to Launch Hydropower Growth Plan

The signing of Nepal’s biggest ever foreign direct investment (FDI) deal will see its newly elected government launch a $1.4bn project to tap into its Himalayan river hydropower resources.

Alibaba Shares Surge on DebutREAD MORE
Articles22nd September 2014Alibaba Shares Surge on Debut

With the iconic Wall Street building resplendent festooned in the orange and white colours of the firm, Alibaba's shares closed notably above their initial price on closing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday.

GSK Hit With Fine for Bribery in ChinaREAD MORE
Articles22nd September 2014GSK Hit With Fine for Bribery in China

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has been fined $490m by China after the firm was found guilty of bribery.

Tesco Launches Inquiry and Suspends Execs Over Profit ExaggerationREAD MORE
Articles22nd September 2014Tesco Launches Inquiry and Suspends Execs Over Profit Exaggeration

British-based retailer Tesco has suspended four of its executives and launched an inquiry after the firm overstated its half-year profits.

Scottish No Vote Sees Sterling SurgeREAD MORE
Articles19th September 2014Scottish No Vote Sees Sterling Surge

The effect of the Scottish vote against leaving the United Kingdom was made clear in early trading in Asia, as the pound sterling surged to highs against the euro and US dollar.

Oracle Boss to Step DownREAD MORE
Articles19th September 2014Oracle Boss to Step Down

The boss and joint founder of leading software firm Oracle, Larry Ellison, is to step down after 37 years of leadership. Mr Ellison, one of the world's richest people, will still remain an integral board member however.

BoJ Purchases One-year Government Debts at Negative YieldREAD MORE
Articles19th September 2014BoJ Purchases One-year Government Debts at Negative Yield

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has purchased one-year government debt at negative yields.

FTSE Business Leaders Targeted for Pay ReformsREAD MORE
Articles18th September 2014FTSE Business Leaders Targeted for Pay Reforms

The bosses of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange could have their pay packages revaluated, according to new rules outlined by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

IMF Issues Warning Over Excessive Risk TakingREAD MORE
Articles18th September 2014IMF Issues Warning Over Excessive Risk Taking

Increases in the level of geopolitical tensions and the appetite for risk taking could disrupt the recovery to the global economy, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Chinese FDI Falls to Two-and-a-Half Year LowREAD MORE
Articles18th September 2014Chinese FDI Falls to Two-and-a-Half Year Low

The level of foreign direct investment into China has falling to its lowest point in two and half years, according to the latest data sets.

Report Suggests Half of China’s HNWIs Want to LeaveREAD MORE
Articles18th September 2014Report Suggests Half of China’s HNWIs Want to Leave

A report by Barclays has suggested that nearly half of China's wealthiest people are considering leaving their home country.

For Sale: Tropical Island in the Maldives with Hotel Planning PermissionREAD MORE
Articles18th September 2014For Sale: Tropical Island in the Maldives with Hotel Planning Permission

An island in the Maldives has come onto the market, complete with planning permission for a luxury resort.

PBoC Injects Cash into ChinaREAD MORE
Articles17th September 2014PBoC Injects Cash into China

In an effort to stimulate growth and combat slowing output levels, the central bank of China has injected Rmb500bn ($81bn) into the country's banking system.

Hong Kong Entrepreneur Buys 30 RollsREAD MORE
Articles17th September 2014Hong Kong Entrepreneur Buys 30 Rolls

In what is believed to be the single biggest order for Rolls-Royce cars, flamboyant Chinese businessman Stephen Hung has just ordered 30 for a total of £20m.

OECD Demands New Tax Rules for Biggest FirmsREAD MORE
Articles17th September 2014OECD Demands New Tax Rules for Biggest Firms

The world's largest firms need to have a global approach to tax, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Alibaba Lifts Fund Raising TargetREAD MORE
Articles16th September 2014Alibaba Lifts Fund Raising Target

With the demand for Alibaba Group’s debut on the stock market attracting seemingly unending interest from investors.

Calpers to Exit from Hedge FundsREAD MORE
Articles16th September 2014Calpers to Exit from Hedge Funds

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (Calpers) has revealed plans to divest its entire $4 billion investment it has in hedge funds.

ConocoPhillips to Exit UK OilfieldREAD MORE
Articles16th September 2014ConocoPhillips to Exit UK Oilfield

US Energy giant ConocoPhillips has announced it is to auction off its stake in the Clair oilfield, the largest oilfield in UK territorial waters.

HNWIs Increasing Family InvestmentsREAD MORE
Articles12th September 2014HNWIs Increasing Family Investments

High-net-worth-individuals are increasingly diverting investments into family businesses, according to the results of a survey by KPMG.

Poland Backs Growth Spending by EUREAD MORE
Articles12th September 2014Poland Backs Growth Spending by EU

Poland has added its weight to the growing number of calls for the European Union to start spending to stimulate growth.

Pension Providers Withdrawing from AE Should Be Fined: DefaqtoREAD MORE
Articles11th September 2014Pension Providers Withdrawing from AE Should Be Fined: Defaqto

Pension providers who withdraw from the UK auto enrolment process ahead of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) joining the market should be fined, according to Defaqto.

Scottish Referendum Vote Heats UpREAD MORE
Articles11th September 2014Scottish Referendum Vote Heats Up

There is just a week to go before the Scottish Referendum, and the debate is heating up.

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