Implications of Vietnam-China joint statement for different industries
Vietnam and China signed a 16-page joint declaration and 36 cooperation documents during Chinese president Xi Jinping ‘s visit to Hanoi on December 13, [...]
Markets and Finance
Business Outlook: 6 Themes to Look Out in 2024
Introduction On hindsight, the past year was filled with surprises. Two wars were waged. Large Banks failed. Crypto moguls became criminals. US interest rate [...]
Study shines light on how much family office executives are paid
The family office (FO) recruitment landscape continues to evolve at pace: A global report of FOs finds that 80% of family office executives [...]
Promising implications of Cayman’s removal from the FATF grey list
The Cayman Islands bid farewell to the grey list during the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary in Paris, concluding on 27 October [...]
Why alternative fund managers are turning to outsourcing
Alternative fund managers are increasingly outsourcing their fund administration services to third-party providers, with 96% planning to look for external support over the [...]
Why does Polish economy remain resilient in 2023
Despite facing economic headwinds, Poland has demonstrated remarkable resilience, emerging as a thriving and attractive destination for businesses. With a diverse industrial landscape, [...]
U.K. officially joined CPTPP Asia Pacific trade bloc
U.K. has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), becoming the 12th member of a strong trade bloc in [...]
New anti-money laundering rules for SFO in Singapore
On July 31, 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released a consultation paper outlining a new exemption framework for Single Family Office [...]
5 benefits of forming a free zone company in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has established more than 40 free zones across the Emirates, each designed for a specific business activity. [...]
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)
Singapore’s business-friendly policies, attractive tax regime, modern infrastructure, safety, and clean environment have always appealed to foreign investors who are looking to relocate [...]