Industry
Latin America | 7 Apr 16
Panama president vows to improve transparency with ‘panel of experts’
In a televised address, president Juan Carlos Varela has said that Panama will create an international ‘panel of experts’ to help improve transparency in its offshore financial industry, in the wake of the ‘Panama Papers’ scandal.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Apr 16
FCA to launch ‘regulatory sandbox’ and robo-advice unit
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to launch its ‘regulatory sandbox’ later this spring, calling on the financial services industry to set up a not-for-profit company to carry out the function.
Bedell Trust plans int’l markets push funded by buyout
Jersey-headquartered Bedell Trust has announced a management buyout of its business by private equity firm Inflexion, to fund expansion in to Asia after recently acquiring a majority stake in the Singapore Trust Company (STC).
How offshore bonds can help with financial planning
Scott Hood, regional technical manager for the Middle East and Africa at Friends Provident International, looks at key reasons why offshore bonds continue to add value as a tax wrapper.
Retirement | 6 Apr 16
FCA sets in motion ‘top priority’ pension scam crackdown
The Financial Conduct Authority is to crack down on pension-related investment scams as one of its main priorities for the coming year.