Charles Taylor agrees to buy Zurich’s closed book
Isle of Man-based Charles Taylor has agreed to buy one of Zurich’s closed book of international life assurance business as well as Allied Dunbar International Fund Managers.
Retirement | 24 Nov 16
Industry divided on planned UK overhaul of overseas pensions
The UK government’s plans to change the way overseas pension schemes are approved and taxed have been met with a mixed response from the financial services industry, with some advisers welcoming the move while others believe it will make foreign pensions increasingly complex and unattractive.
Macro Views | 23 Nov 16
ANALYSIS: Pragmatic Hammond and the art of the possible
Anyone hoping for infrastructure spending plans on a Trumpian scale was disappointed on Tuesday by what most commentators described as a cautious and pragmatic Autumn Statement from Philip Hammond.
Retirement | 23 Nov 16
UK announces sweeping reforms to Rops
The UK government has announced a major overhaul to the way recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) are taxed, bringing the products in line with UK pensions.
Offshore Bonds | 23 Nov 16
HMRC rules out replacing 5% tax withdrawals on offshore bonds
HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed that it will allow policyholders to correct ‘unfair’ tax bills resulting from ‘mistaken’ withdrawals of life policies, opting to keep the current 5% tax free allowance on offshore bonds.