The signing in Alkhobar of a strategic cooperation and alliance agreement between Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Hamad Al-Soaib Law Firm and the Luxembourg-based Lux Global Trust Services and Theisen Advocates recently is set to increase the use of the Duchy as a trust and tax domicile for Saudi investment products; investment vehicles such as special purpose vehicles (SPVs) used in the issuance of sukuk for instance; and the registration of investment funds, especially for UCITs (Undertakings for Collective Investment Trusts) of which Luxembourg is the world leader.
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April 6th, 2010
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April 6th, 2010
A Christian nurse who was moved to a desk job after refusing to remove her crucifix lost a claim for discrimination today.
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April 6th, 2010
A Christian law firm defending the free-speech rights of the father of a terrorist victim has won a major victory for its client, who was denied the right to display bumper stickers condemning Islamic terrorism.
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April 5th, 2010
A dangerous, potentially illegal method of abortion has become popular in the Midwest.
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April 5th, 2010
Two churches in Northern Ireland were targeted by vandals at the weekend.
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April 5th, 2010
Church leaders across Wales have delivered their Easter messages.
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April 5th, 2010
David Cameron is to put support for marriage at the heart of the Conservative push for power.
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April 5th, 2010
The Archbishop of Canterbury used his Easter sermon to launch an extraordinary pre-election attack on a 'sustained effort' to discriminate against Christians.
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April 5th, 2010
t?s Easter and Christians have come out of hiding. In fact, they are very much in the limelight: the Archbishop of Canterbury was on Start the Week, Richard Harries is in The Times, Nicky Campbell presented a BBC documentary on the persecution of Christians in this country.
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April 5th, 2010
The Observer newspaper prides itself on its impeccable 'liberal' credentials. Indeed, the latest edition carries a splendid editorial in support of free speech.