Tax & Regulation
EU’s most generous expat tax break escapes radical cut
The Netherlands looks set to trim rather than slash its 30% rule tax benefit for expats to bring it into line with other EU countries.
Tax & Regulation | 25 Oct 17
Cayman Islands offers trust alternative
The Cayman Islands have introduced a “unique” law that allows a company to function with the tax benefits of a common-law trust, which could prove an attractive alternative to trusts for private clients.
Best Practice | 25 Oct 17
Analysis: Regulatory confusion reigns in the UAE
IFAs in the UAE continue to play guessing games ahead of the Insurance Authority’s unveiling of plans for commissions caps, greater transparency in customer contracts and tighter rules on financial advice.
Middle East | 24 Oct 17
Saudi expat employment visas slashed
Expats working in Saudi Arabia will now only be able to apply for one-year employment visas after the Ministry of Labor and Social Development cut the duration in half.
Adviser recruitment review positive for clients in Singapore
Most IFAs in Singapore believe that a review of the industry’s recruitment practices by the city state’s Life Insurance Authority (LIA) will have a positive impact on client outcomes.