luxembourg life companies quietly flourish
Since the global financial crisis in 2008, a handful of life companies in Luxembourg have seen their businesses flourish, as high- and ultra-high-net worth individuals in certain European markets have turned to a type of single premium bond marketed by these insurers as a safe and tax-efficient place to park their wealth.
Profiles & Comment | 9 Apr 14
the inspectors are coming to your door
Friends Provident Internationals Taher Fakhri explains why inspections could soon be an everyday occurrence for advisers in the UAE in the second of a two-part feature explaining the new Insurance Authority laws.
People Moves | 9 Apr 14
channel islands securities exchange names
Guy Coltman, a corporate partner of the Carey Olsen law firm’s Jersey practice, has been appointed a non-executive director of the Channel Islands Securities Exchange, as three other board members have resigned.
United Kingdom | 8 Apr 14
jersey reviewing its policy of not allowing banks
Jersey's Government is currently reviewing a long-standing policy whereby only banks that are in "the world's top 500" are permitted to operate on the island, citing changes in the international banking environment that it says have made this now possible "without undue risk" exposure.
Middle East | 8 Apr 14
dubai health authority to begin broker licensing
Insurance brokers in Dubai will shortly be able to apply to participate in the Emirates soon-to-be-commenced mandatory health insurance programme.