North America | 7 Nov 16
US expats could have the final say in tight presidential race
With the latest polls putting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton just three points ahead of her Republican rival Donald Trump, the estimated six to eight million US expats could be the deciding factor in Tuesday’s highly contentious presidential climax.
Investment | 7 Nov 16
OPINION: Greater diversity cannot come soon enough
There is an aspirational timbre to the slogan “Make America great again” that belies its dog-whistle like nature.
North America | 7 Nov 16
US court rejects insurers’ appeal against adviser reforms
A US judge has denied the first legal challenge brought against the Department of Labor’s (DoL) upcoming fiduciary rule by the National Association for Fixed Annuities (Nafa).
HSBC sees profits slide after shedding Brazil business
HSBC reported an 86% decline in Q3 profits having sold its Brazilian business, changed its credit spread, and faced a strengthening US dollar.
Offshore Bonds | 4 Nov 16
HMRC decision on 5% life withdrawals ‘weeks away’
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that changes to the 5% tax free withdrawal from offshore bonds will not be announced until after the chancellor’s Autumn statement on 23 November.