Canary Islands Gov’t reduces succession and gift tax by 99%
The Canary Islands has announced that tax on successions and gifts to children and spouses will be reduced by 99%, a measure which is likely to save taxpayers on the island around €30m next year.
Tax & Regulation | 5 Aug 15
Bordeaux Services fined and banned over Arch Cru collapse
The directors of offshore fund administrator, Bordeaux Services, have been fined and banned for five years for their involvement in the collapse of the Arch Cru funds.
Retirement | 5 Aug 15
Momentum launches two pensions following UK buyout
QROPS provider Momentum Pensions Group has introduced two new pension schemes after securing a majority stake in its UK self invested personal pension (SIPP) business last month.
People Moves | 5 Aug 15
Brooks Macdonald creates deputy CEO role for Shepherd
Brooks MacDonald has appointed Andrew Shepherd to the newly created role of deputy chief executive.
HK advisers to start mandatory client analysis from 2016
Hong Kong advisory firms selling insurance products will be unable to opt-out of a new guideline which requires advisers to conduct an analysis of customers’ financial needs, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has said.