UK to tighten IHT rules on non-dom offshore properties
The British government plans to extend its inheritance tax (IHT) rules to cover properties held by non-domiciled residents in an offshore entity.
Emerging Markets | 22 Aug 16
EM equities see rapid rise in retail flows
Retail investment platform Rplan saw a big increase in flows into emerging market funds over the last three months, with the notable exception of China-only investments.
Fixed Income | 22 Aug 16
Gilt yield fall has pushed up duration risk sharply – Kames
With the risk vs reward profile of UK gilts already skewed to the downside further yield falls would be undesirable, according to Kames Capital.
European equities ready for a resurgence?
Despite the prevailing negative market sentiment towards the continent, expensive US equities and an accelerating Eurozone economy are making European equities more attractive, investment analysts have said.
Best Practice | 22 Aug 16
Using advisers makes Australians feel more retirement ready
Australians using financial planners or advisers are almost four times more likely to feel financially prepared for their retirement than those who don’t.