Offshore bond industry may get budget boost
Trustees are being urged to make greater use of offshore bonds ahead of a 10% hike in both their UK income and dividend tax rates from April 2010.
Darling Budget targets wealthy, tax evaders and avoiders
As expected, the Chancellor announced a series of measures aimed at cracking down on those who use legal or illegal means to avoid paying UK taxes, in a Budget that also establishes a new top income t
New mortgage service targets buyers of Turkish properties
Offshoreonline.org, a UK-based and regulated online mortgage broker specialising in overseas mortgages, is launching a new euro-denominated service for those wishing to buy properties in Turkey.
European insurance sector fund launched
Quantum Group and Nucleus Euro-Advisers are launching a Luxembourg-regulated and domiciled fund investing in the European insurance sector.
UK offshore centres breathe sigh of relief as Foot interim report released
Government officials from such jurisdictions as Jersey and the Isle of Man expressed support for findings contained in Michael Foots interim report on offshore financial centres, released late yester