Profiles & Comment | 9 Jun 14
A world of diversity
Managing the increasing complexity of providing a cross-jurisdiction platform service is both challenging and exciting.
Five fund groups you may never have heard of
To take advantage of natural disasters or buy bonds that think they are equities, have a look at these fund groups that do something a little bit different - but you will not come across unless you move away from the tried and tested houses that dominate most UK clients' portfolios today...
Tax & Regulation | 9 Jun 14
HMRC trust proposals target IHT avoidance
HM Revenue & Customs has proposed a limit to the amount an individual can transfer into a series of trusts tax free, in its latest attempt to crack down on the use of multiple trusts to avoid inheritance tax (IHT).
Barings plans Hong Kong fund range for early 2015
Baring Asset Management is planning to launch a range of Hong Kong domiciled funds early next year, with a view to selling the range in China.
North America | 9 Jun 14
irs to make us offshore tax amnesty less harsh
The US tax authorities are set to make the amnesty programme aimed at encouraging US citizens to declare any offshore bank accounts less tough.