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United Kingdom | 11 Apr 14
guernsey minister slates eu trust proposal
Guernseys minister for commerce and employment has called a European Parliament proposal to introduce public registers listing the beneficiaries, settlors, and trustees of trusts, and the owners of companies unworkable and an unjustifiable intrusion on individuals privacy.
United Kingdom | 11 Apr 14
ima and abi investment arm merge
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the Investment Management Association (IMA) will partially merge to form a new organisation covering the “full spectrum” of investment management activity.
United Kingdom | 10 Apr 14
Defaqto research points to DFM growth
45% of IFAs were outsourcing their investment propositions in 2013, with more than half doing so via discretionaries, a pointer that the DFM sector is on a growth path, according to Defaqto.
United Kingdom | 10 Apr 14
butterfield completes legis group acquisition
Butterfield Bank has completed its acquisition of Legis Groups Guernsey-based trust and corporate services business.
United Kingdom | 8 Apr 14
iom moves to reform trust law
Isle of Man lawmakers have taken the first steps towards amending the island's trust laws, in order to become more competitive with rival jurisdictions, many of which have reformed their own trust legislation in recent years.