Industry
China warns mainlanders against buying HK insurance products
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) has warned that Hong Kong insurance products are not protected under mainland law, as the mainland insurance industry tries to claw back business from Hong Kong.
UK insurer Phoenix poised to buy Axa’s Sun Life
UK insurer Phoenix Group is close to securing a £500m ($717m, €634m) buyout of smaller rival Sun Life from French insurance giant Axa, The Financial Times has reported.
Tax & Regulation | 25 Apr 16
More countries sign up to beneficial ownership transparency
The Isle of Man and Gibraltar are among a group of 22 jurisdictions that have signed up to an information-sharing initiative to combat tax evasion, while Australia is looking at creating a public register revealing the identities of the beneficial owners of shell companies.
EEA secondary share sale delayed
Investors in Guernsey-based EEA Life Settlements Fund have been dealt a further blow in their attempts to sell some, or all, of their shares after the company running the sale offer advised that it needs more time.
Alternatives | 25 Apr 16
BMO Global AM launches new absolute return fund
BMO Global Asset Management has launched the BMO Global Equity Market Neutral Fund.