SMP Partners buys Royal Bank of Canada offices in Caribbean
Isle of Man headquartered SMP Partners Group has acquired offices in the Cayman Islands and Barbados following completion of its purchase of Royal Bank of Canada’s trust, fund administration and custodian business in the Caribbean.
Tax & Regulation | 15 May 17
Labour’s 17-point tax avoidance clampdown plan
As voting day for the UK general election rapidly approaches, the Labour party has spelled out a wide-ranging 17-point plan to tackle tax avoidance and public filing of the tax returns of wealthy individuals earning more than £1m.
Emerging Markets | 12 May 17
Where to find best value in emerging market debt under Trump
US president Trump’s trade and immigration policies are targeted at only three countries in the emerging market space which leaves more than enough investment opportunities for his portfolios, says Bryan Carter, head of emerging markets fixed income at BNP Paribas Investment Partners.
A different breed of expat seeking international healthcare
New types of internationally mobile people are fuelling demand for global healthcare benefits rather than the more traditional expat profile, according to Tom Winfield, Bupa Global head of intermediary relationships.
Best Practice | 10 May 17
How to earn up to £140,000 of tax savings by 2020
Now that the start button for the phased introduction of the nil rate residential band has been pressed, John Haley, technical sales manager at Utmost Wealth Solutions, explains that there are “many holes to leap through” to achieve the biggest outcome.