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Insurance industry and South African banking urging progress on a workable climate pact.

$230 Million carbon credit forestry fund to be launched by South Africa’s Standard Bank.

In 2007 we have successfully built up business partnership with the world’s leading professional security product manufacturer in United Kingdom ITW-ENVOPAK, and was appointed authorized distributor.

Bond trading revenues drive Wall Street recovery hopes.

The Federal Reserve chief’s recent comments on economic policy gave the Dollar some strength.

In a global economy where multiple currencies are sharing power, one thing separates and Gold from the gang –Neutrality!

The U.S. GDP is looking healthier, but IMF does caution on debt.

Federal Reserve should not be alone in monitoring systemic risk to the economy.

After barely surviving a Lehman Brother’s collapse, CEO John Mack steps down.

Hong Kong-based Mediazone Group remains financially sound with ample cash to finance its much-publicized expansion plans, a company communiqué told Wall Street today.

Bergstein Financial, announced today that it has added a leading investment research package to its list of offerings provided daily by Training Century.

Over 80 percent of Chinese banks need to invest more in Risk Management training, according to a survey conducted by Vast Talent, a specialized provider of compliance and talent development solutions in China.

The International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP) and JZ Partners Limited have partnered to offer training and certification to individuals in Asia.

As the world’s traditional tax havens come under scrutiny, Singapore’s private banking sector is emerging as a prime destination for wealth from around the globe.

As the global economic turmoil continues to wreak havoc, Malaysia has moved to ease restrictions on foreign investment in order to boost competitiveness.

Yet another area that Singapore is beginning to challenge the old guard in, is private banking needs.

The China New Corporate Income Tax Law(CIT) came into power on Jan 1st, 2008. The Law has allocated a whole chapter-Chapter six: Special Taxation Adjustment to the transfer pricing.

Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations.Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.

A recent ruling in Jersey has given Jersey a boost and may have a domino effect for other tax havens in protecting a party to a divorces assets.

The FTSE blue chip index has fallen nearly 19% since its peak and while many of the investors are spooked by the economic gloom, Beijing has piled in.

Everything you have heard over the last two weeks has been wrong. China was not the top-performing country at the Olympic Games. Jamaica was. And the United States did not come second Mongolia did.

PASSENGERS flying from American airports are to be allowed to put carry-on baggage through X-ray screening machines without having to remove laptops first

Special License Companies, or CSLs, may be incorporated under the Seychelles Companies Act, 1972, and are subject to the special provisions which provide both confidentiality and low tax status.

With the worldwide demand for commodities growing, Hong Kong is set re-enter the commodity futures market with the impending launch of the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (HKMEx), Zetland Fiduciary Group reports.

Hong Kong is set to re-enter the commodity futures market with the impending launch of the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (HKMEx).

Notes printed in Berlin have more currency for bank customers who fear a 'value crisis'

Overseas Law Firms planning to setup office in Singapore currently have two options i.e., 1. Foreign Law Firm – Representative Office (RO) 2. Foreign Law Firm (FLF)

Doremus Hong Kong, part of the Doremus global network which specializes in understanding the business of business, has created an award-winning campaign for The Wall Street Journal Europe. The campaign is titled "Knowledge and Understanding."

Amicorp Hong Kong has hired Craig Murphy as Director of trust and business development, and introduced fund set up and adminstration services and advice to companies seeking a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.