The UK government’s ongoing pension investment review is seeking to increase the level of pension fund investment into UK opportunities. The upcoming reforms proposing further consolidation of UK pension funds would certainly result in greater in-house expertise and resources and would enable pension funds to more readily source, diligence and manage local investments within the UK.
Woman arrested in Thailand over record US$186 million romance scam
Orathai’s case is linked to an investigation into a senior executive who has allegedly defrauded her company Essilor Manufacturing (Thailand).
Unesco recognises kebaya blouse in largest-ever group nomination from Southeast Asia
As the kebaya gets Unesco’s recognition, what does its global cultural status mean for the future of the garment?
Sydney cars, houses sprayed with antisemitic graffiti
The spate of attacks has put pressure on the government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who faces re-election later this year.
Singapore actor’s love scam story puts shifting Philippine fraud networks in focus
Laurence Pang’s case shows the persistent threat that scam operations pose even after the Philippines’ Pogo ban, observers say.
18 killed in Balochistan attack on Pakistan paramilitary
A vehicle carrying unarmed Frontier Corps paramilitaries ‘came under gunfire from 70 to 80 armed assailants who had blocked the road’.
Myanmar military junta extends mandate to rule by 6 months
Myanmar’s government announced another extension of its mandate to rule in preparation for elections it has said will be held this year.
Tax-advantaged Company Share Option Plans (CSOP)
A Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) is a tax-advantaged share plan that enables a company to grant market value share options to selected executive directors and employees.
Irish Programme for Government ‘positive step’ for tackling fraud
The Irish government has set out its intentions to tackle fraud as part of its recently-published ‘programme for government’, aiming to strengthen the country’s economic integrity and protect public funds from fraudulent activities.
North Korean troops ‘withdrawn’ from Kursk front line, says Ukraine
‘We believe they have been withdrawn because of the heavy losses inflicted,’ said a military spokesman.
