Middle East | 18 Nov 14
Expats in UAE facing rising hidden
A recent study has highlighted some of the often overlooked hidden financial challenges for expatriates moving to the United Arab Emirates.
Annuities if theyre no longer compulsory
Two things are on my mind. First, just how much I like the new One Direction single. Great work guys. Second, fairness for those approaching retirement.
Retirement | 14 Nov 14
Have pension will travel
Expatriates looking for greater income freedom and estate-planning options for their UK pension savings will no longer need to transfer to a qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme (QROPS) and wait for 10 years. These freedoms will be available back home within six months without having to transfer overseas.
hong kong confidential – business strategies
Companies must start preparing ahead of the 2015 Guidance Note on Underwriting regulaions in Hong Kong if they want to keep ahead of the competition, says David Halley, managing director of Capstone Financial (HK).
FATCA is a fungus
Dalila Ver Elst, senior compliance officer at consultancy firm Maitland, looks at the effects of FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard on transparency around the globe.