Europe
Jurisdictions face critical EU tax haven blacklist test
A ‘substance’ test that determines whether actual business activities of offshore structures take place in a jurisdiction could be the make or break factor for 53 countries facing the prospect of being added to an EU-wide tax haven blacklist.
Are European markets set for a downfall?
Investors have questioned whether it’s time to celebrate after a key European index closed at near-record highs in October.
Best Practice | 9 Nov 17
Guardian launches adviser learning tool
Guardian Wealth Management has launched a digital in-house training programme known as GWM Illuminate, to delivers CPD accredited regulated learning across the entire business.
PEOPLE MOVES: Aviva Investors, VAM Funds, Robeco
Aviva Investors has appointed a head of marketing for Asia Pacific, while Vam Funds has named an investment director. A JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs alum has joined Robeco as head of global distribution and marketing.
What is the problem with offshore investments?
Another day, another major leak of sensitive data that reveals even the British Queen has her fingers in some offshore-pies. But with everything legal and above board, are we at risk of sensationalising something that is pretty average?