North America | 7 Mar 16

Despite the recent FATCA carve-out agreed between the US and Switzerland, US citizens looking to circumvent their tax reporting obligations will have to look further afield if they want to avoid declaring their offshore assets.

Macro Views | 7 Mar 16

While a vote to leave the European Union would likely be negative for UK retail demand, the sector is more resilient than many others, according to Investec.

Africa | 7 Mar 16

Speculation is growing that Old Mutual, the global financial services group, may be about to announce plans to break up its operations into four new units.

Equities | 7 Mar 16

Schroders has launched its first liquid distressed fund, providing access to a new hedge fund within the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) framework.

Tax & Regulation | 7 Mar 16

The UK chancellor George Osborne’s widely reported decision to abandon plans to shake up the pension taxation in this month’s budget still leaves room for tinkering with the pensions system, analysts said.