Industry
Offshore Bonds | 1 Jul 16
Isle of Man cuts probate charges on life assurance policies
The Isle of Man has slashed its probate charges for non-resident applications where the only asset is a life assurance policy issued by one of the island’s insurance companies.
Mauritius a leading offshore centre among Africa’s IFAs
Mauritius is set to become the offshore centre of choice among financial advisers based in Southern Africa, a new survey has revealed.
Brooks Macdonald: A model for growth
Brooks Macdonald has been developing its proposition for international advisers for the past three years. Richard Hughes discusses how its consultative approach has led to the development of significant adviser partnerships across key jurisdictions.
Guaranteed products gain in volatile markets, says Beechwood
Beechwood Bermuda, a provider of capital guaranteed investment plans for the international market, said current market volatility has put it on course for record monthly sales.
Tax & Regulation | 30 Jun 16
UK IFA ordered to undo ‘inappropriate’ illiquid investments
A UK advisory firm must compensate a client it advised to give up a guaranteed cash sum and annuity rate to invest in illiquid storage units, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has ruled.