Middle East | 24 Apr 13
saudi mulls controversial decision to move
Saudi Arabia is considering changing its working week to Sunday through Thursday, to bring it into line with most of its Gulf neighbours, but is finding the move opposed by traditionalist clerics.
North America | 24 Apr 13
investment strategies for us clients
With employment and education scattering family members across the globe, lifestyles are becoming increasingly multi-national.
more than 200 foundations now registered
The number of foundations based in Jersey has grown to more than 200 in the less than four years since they were introduced.
aum at standard life hit record
Standard Life has released record results for its first quarter of 2013 with a 24% rise in long-term savings sales, up to £6.3bn compared to £5bn year-on-year. The group assets under administration (AUA) are up 7% to reach a record £233bn.
Tax & Regulation | 24 Apr 13
step journal swiss minister attacks anglo saxon
Swiss finance minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf has revealed an antipathy towards trusts, which appears to mirror the thinking behind France’s recent move to force trusts to report on any French tax-resident beneficiaries they may have.