North America | 24 Apr 13

With employment and education scattering family members across the globe, lifestyles are becoming increasingly multi-national.

Europe | 24 Apr 13

The number of foundations based in Jersey has grown to more than 200 in the less than four years since they were introduced.

Industry | 24 Apr 13

Standard Life has released record results for its first quarter of 2013 with a 24% rise in long-term savings sales, up to £6.3bn compared to £5bn year-on-year. The group assets under administration (AUA) are up 7% to reach a record £233bn.

Tax & Regulation | 24 Apr 13

Swiss finance minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf has revealed an antipathy towards trusts, which appears to mirror the thinking behind France’s recent move to force trusts to report on any French tax-resident beneficiaries they may have.

Asia | 24 Apr 13

Axa has agreed a deal to buy 50% of a property and casualty insurance company in China which it says has “strong direct capabilities”.