Offshore Bonds | 1 Nov 16
HMRC could rule out changes to 5% withdrawal on life bonds
The UK is expected to adopt an all or nothing approach on upcoming changes to the 5% tax free withdrawal from offshore bonds, Canada Life International’s technical manager Neil Jones has revealed.
Technology | 1 Nov 16
Robo-advisers will not ‘kill off’ traditional IFAs
Robo-advice will not kill off financial advisers but will instead help them cater to less profitable clients, according to chief executive of digital investment manager Moo.la, Gemma Godfrey.
Middle East | 1 Nov 16
Saudi Arabia opens real estate fund trading to expats
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) board has given the green light to foreigners in the Kingdom to trade Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits) on the Saudi bourse.
Best Practice | 31 Oct 16
US releases first set of guidelines for adviser reforms
The US Department of Labor has issued its first set of guidelines on the fiduciary rule, set to go live in April, which will require specialist retirement advisers to put their client’s interests first.
Investment | 27 Oct 16
ANALYSIS: What if it is not as bad as we think?
There is a lot to worry about. From Aleppo to Zuma, geopolitical risk in all its forms dominates global headlines.