North America | 27 Mar 17
BlackRock and Vanguard call for delay to US adviser reforms
BlackRock and Vanguard have called on US officials to delay the introduction of landmark rules forcing financial advisers to act in the best interests of their clients, raising concerns the new regulations will confuse investors and add unnecessary costs to the financial service industry.
Best Practice | 27 Mar 17
Deadline approaches for Dubai health insurance
Dubai residents who fail to secure mandatory health insurance cover before 1 April will face a fine of AED500 (£109, $136, €126) per month and risk their visa status.
Petition against South African expat tax launched
A petition against new legislation that would force South Africans working in countries with no income tax to pay tax in their home nation went live on Sunday.
RL360° launches new tablet app aimed at Quantum product
RL360° has launched a new tablet app which will allow applications to the life insurer’s flagship regular premium savings product, RL360° Quantum, to be submitted online.
Old Mutual break-up plan continues with US asset arm deal
Old Mutual has agreed to sell a minority stake in its US asset management business to Chinese financial services group, HNA Capital, for $446m (£354m, €410m).