Profiles & Comment | 6 Jan 12
delivering a global vision
John Van Der Wielen, the newly-appointed head of the international operation at Friends Life Group, discusses his objectives for the business.
Tax & Regulation | 5 Jan 12
court rules against dgt beneficiaries iht claim
The beneficiaries of a Royal Skandia discounted gift trust, which was sold by an IFA to a client one year and three months before her death, have lost a court battle over whether the money is eligible for inheritance tax.
People Moves | 5 Jan 12
barclays wealth appoints head of partnerships
Barclays Wealth has appointed Paul Fleming as head of strategic partnerships.
People Moves | 5 Jan 12
aston wealth management set to open in ghana
UK registered advisory firm Aston Wealth Management is in the process of opening a new office in Accra, Ghana, aimed at servicing the needs of international expatriates working in the region.
frustration among hk insurance brokers
Insurance brokers in Hong Kong are expressing frustration over an industry agreement that they inform clients whenever they are due a commission from the sale of insurance products, even though their main rivals in the marketplace insurance agents, which typically represent the major insurance giants do not have to.