Africa
LGT digitalises the client experience
LGT has launched the first phase of its digital client lifecycle system.
Kuwait edges closer to controversial expat tax
Kuwaiti politicians are preparing to debate a polarising remittance tax for foreigners working in the country, after it was controversially endorsed by the parliament’s financial and economic affairs committee.
Momentum Wealth and Provisca part company
Guernsey-based platform Momentum Wealth International is bringing its marketing and distribution back in-house and has ended its contract with Provisca, which had been providing these services.
EU announces first blacklist sanctions
The EU Commission has sent a “wake-up call” to those on its blacklist for non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, announcing its first sanctions to counter their “aggressive tax practices”.
Dismay at South Africa’s 17% adviser exam pass rate
Only 17% of South Africa’s financial planning students managed to pass the Financial Planning Institute’s (FPI) professional competency examination (PCE) in February, a figure that has caused shock for universities and students throughout the country.