Implications of blacklisting for UAE

UAE officials should not be overly concerned about the jurisdiction’s inclusion in the European Union’s tax haven blacklist, despite pledging to get it removed, an international tax expert has said.

Health & Protection | 8 Dec 17

Prudential strikes deal to widen advice offering

Prudential Financial Planning has struck a deal with The SimplyBiz Group to offer access to wider life insurance and critical illness cover.

Companies | 8 Dec 17

PEOPLE MOVES: St James’s Place, 7IM, Deutsche Bank

St James’s Place appoints senior adviser in Asia, 7IM sacks its chief investment officer and Deutsche Bank adds two wealth management teams for Asia push.

Best Practice | 7 Dec 17

Offshore advisers fear new regulatory burden from HMRC

Offshore advisers have given a cautious thumbs-up to additional requirements to tell HM Revenue & Customs when they set up complex offshore schemes but have expressed concern that legitimate schemes could be targeted as well as abusive ones.

Best Practice | 6 Dec 17

Managing clients’ fear of missing out on Bitcoin

As Bitcoin surges to new heights, how can advisers manage enthusiastic clients’ fear of missing out (Fomo)?