People Moves | 2 Nov 11
franklin templeton appoints africa head
Franklin Templeton Investments has appointed a new director of its Africa retail and institutional operations.
United Kingdom | 2 Nov 11
more advisers like offshore bonds LG
The number of advisers who say they are recommending offshore bonds to their clients has leapt 70% from 30 months ago, research conducted on behalf of Legal & General International (Ireland) reveals.
United Kingdom | 2 Nov 11
tax experts warn on hmrc focus
Tax experts say advisers of UK taxpayers who own offshore property should take note of HM Revenue & Customs latest tax crackdown announcement, which promises to target, initially, wealthy tax cheats who avoid paying tax on gains from their foreign property holdings.
United Kingdom | 2 Nov 11
sfo launches whistleblower hotline
The UKs Serious Fraud Office has launched a whistleblower hotline to encourage members of the public to help unmask fraud and bribery.
Tax & Regulation | 1 Nov 11
gibraltar adviser to be wound up
Gibraltars Financial Services Commission has obtained a winding-up order against RLS Insurance & Financial Consultants, a firm it previously licensed to provide insurance mediation.