Industry
Tighter rules unveiled for HK platforms and robo-advisers
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has proposed a set of suitability requirements for online platforms and robo-advisers which sell ‘complex’ investment products.
Spain targets Gibraltar’s ‘privileged’ tax haven status
Spain will target what it considers to be Gibraltar’s “unjustifiable privileges” on tax in Brexit negotiations, a leaked government report has revealed.
Retirement | 5 May 17
Guernsey int’l pension reforms a boost for Qnups
Guernsey’s decision to update its pension regulations so that it includes international schemes could be to support growth in the Qnups market, according to David White, partner at The Qrops Bureau.
Capital gains tax in Portugal, how does it work?
Capital gains tax (CGT) liabilities in Portugal depend on whether a client is resident, non-resident or approved under the non-habitual residents regime, explains Jason Porter, director of European IFA firm Blevins Franks.
Generali PanEurope cuts commission on ‘loss making’ product
Dublin-based Generali PanEurope has announced plans to cut the upfront commission by a third on its Vision regular savings plans which have terms of less than 10-years.