“There are a lot of good things to say about the Japanese stock market right now, says Sean Peche, portfolio manager at Ranmore Fund Management. Some canny investors are in there – Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been buying into Japanese trading companies – while the CEO of the Tokyo Stock Exchange has made positive […] The post Japan: A lot of 'good things' to say about the stock market appeared first on Investment International ..read more

The UAE has long been a popular place for expats thanks to its tax-friendly environment. Its prime location, strong economy, and attractive tax policies draw people worldwide. However, many expats have had trouble proving their tax residency in the UAE, says Craig Ritchie, partner and financial adviser at GSB Wealth. Often, their home countries question […] The post Expats in the UAE: Understanding the new tax residency rules appeared first on Investment International ..read more

Hoxton Capital Management said on 22 May it had reached a "significant milestone" in its tax department, reporting that since the beginning of the UK tax year on 6 April, it had successfully reclaimed over £1m on behalf of its clients. The funds were recovered "despite the intricate nature of these transactions" and primarily stem […] The post Hoxton Capital Management reclaims over £1m for clients through tax planning appeared first on Investment International ..read more

Sydbank has agreed to acquire Coop Bank for DKK345m alongside a new partnership agreement. Following the acquisition, Coop Bank A/S will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Sydbank. The statement on 21 May said that in addition the agreement includes a partnership that will create attractive value propositions for the customers of Coop Bank as […] The post Denmark's Sydbank to acquire Coop Bank for DKK345m appeared first on Investment International ..read more

Santander Asset Management has started trading FX derivatives business at Eurex as the trend towards listed FX business continues. With Santander Asset Management the European derivatives exchange welcomes a further global player in its listed FX segment. The Spanish asset manager has started expanding their FX futures business to Eurex, supported by Banco Santander as […] The post Santander AM joins Eurex for listed FX business appeared first on Investment International ..read more

The Third Annual II Connect 2024 event (click here to register) will take place tomorrow (Thursday May 23, at the Cavendish Conference Centre (Hallam) in London's Marylebone/West End and today we have a quick preview of our associate sponsor at the event - Block Asset Management, ESL Tech & QB Partners. Block Asset Management Block Asset Management are a welcome […] The post II Connect 2024 (1 day to go) - Meet The Sponsors - Block AM, ESL Tech & QB Partners appeared first on Investment International ..read more

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by law firm Irwin Mitchell has revealed the central pillar of the Government’s new foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy will launch in the next few weeks. The Ministerial Investment Group (MIG) was announced six months ago and experts at the law firm are calling on it to focus on […] The post FOI reveals central pillar of UK's new foreign direct investment strategy to launch in 'next few weeks' appeared first on Investment International ..read more

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has fined Sarwa Digital Wealth $191,100 for making a Public Offer of Shares without an Approved Prospectus while in a coordinated action The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) imposed a financial penalty of $122,500 on Sarwa Digital Wealth (Capital). Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited is […] The post Dubai and Abu Dhabi-based Sarwa Digital Wealth fined by two regulators in coordinated action appeared first on Investment International ..read more

Hosking Partners, the boutique capital cycle investment manager with $5.5bn AUM, has appointed Gwin Myerberg as director, client service and business development.  She will lead on relations with Hosking Partners’ existing and prospective client base, while working with the portfolio managers and partners to engage with new investors globally. Her appointment follows the recent promotion […] The post London boutique Hosking Partners hires Gwin Myerberg from Southeastern AM appeared first on Investment International ..read more

Lazard Asset Management launched a US small-cap equity fund as part of its growing UCITS range, seeded with $100m assets under management. In a statement today (21 May) it said the fund will target independent inefficiencies across the US small-cap market by systematically combining multiple idiosyncratic alpha sources through an AI-enhanced  investment process. Managed by […] The post Lazard AM adds AI-enhanced US small-cap equity fund to UCITS range appeared first on Investment International ..read more