skandia intl q3 business sales hit by QROPS ban
Skandia International’s third quarter new business sales were hit by HMRC’s removal of its partner company Concept Group’s Guernsey based QROPS from the list of recognised schemes.
kleinwort benson rationalises global fund range
Kleinwort Benson is to rationalise the 21 funds in its Global Funds range following a review to improve operational efficiencies and simplify the offering across multiple jurisdictions.
royal london 360 business sales in q3
Royal London 360° new business sales fell 12% in the first ninth months of this year compared to the same period last year, as its distinctive strategy of growing through UK wrap platforms continues.
Middle East | 5 Nov 12
dubai fsa fires warning over egregious conduct
The Dubai FSA is calling on member companies of the DIFC not to reward their client facing staff excessively, ahead of a planned thematic review of commission and bonus payments in the first half of next year.
Tax & Regulation | 5 Nov 12
uk sixth highest tax burden in world
The UK has the ninth highest tax burden on those earning $200,000 per year and the sixth highest for those earning $1.5m, according to a new report based on analysis of 26 countries.