Middle East | 19 Apr 17
Paul Evans to replace Brendan Dolan as UAE head at Old Mutual
Paul Evans has been named as Old Mutual International’s new head of region for the Middle East and Africa, taking over from Brendan Dolan, who was recently promoted to global sales director.
Germany sets out plan to tackle tax evasion
Germany’s finance ministry has set out a 10-point plan to combat tax evasion in response to the Panama Papers leak last year.
Tighter rules loom for Chinese insurers amid corruption probe
China’s insurance regulator is looking to tighten its grip on the industry as one of its top officials faces a corruption inquiry into a wave of blockbuster global deals that are raising concerns about financial risk in the world’s second-largest economy.
Tax & Regulation | 12 Apr 17
UK advisers face extra FSCS levy despite fall in Sipps claims
The UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) may still impose an interim levy on life and pension advisers despite a fall in the average cost of Sipp-related claims.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Apr 17
UK advisers told to clearly signpost ‘advice’ and ‘guidance’
UK advisers will need to make clear the difference between “advice” and “guidance”, according to proposals published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).