United Kingdom | 26 Jun 12
offshore bond sales into uk tumble 25 in q1
Total new business sales of UK distributed offshore bonds in the first quarter of the year plummeted by 25% from the same period in 2011, as recession-weary investors held off buying the tax-efficient investment wrappers that have long been a mainstay of many advisers wealth management toolboxes.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Jun 12
uk has fight on its hands over plans to introduce
The British Government has a major battle on its hands over plans to introduce VAT in the Turks and Caicos islands, according to a new association set up by business representatives from the British Overseas Territory.
threadneedle registers 27 funds in finland
Threadneedle has registered 27 of funds from its Luxembourg domiciled Sicav for sale in Finaland, following approval from the local regulator.
Retirement | 26 Jun 12
gib pension fund administrators begin to move
Pension fund administrators are gearing up for the resumption of pension transfers to Gibraltar, in the wake of the news that legislation that is seen as making such transfers possible again was passed by Gibraltars Parliament on Friday.
allianz unveils healthcare plan
Allianz Worldwide Care, the international private health insurance provider, has introduced a new plan it says is aimed at giving policyholders coverage inside or outside the UK.