Europe
Business strategies: The future of advice
The launch of a new UK trade and its stated aims and concerns, gives IFAs a chance to shout louder for the balance between the industry and the regulator to be redressed.
Cyprus could grant title deeds to overseas property investors
Thousands of Britons who invested in property in Cyprus could finally be granted full ownership of their homes if the Cyprus Parliament pushes through a bill on 3 September.
Alternatives | 26 Aug 15
Jersey funds using private placement under AIFMD jump 10%
The number of Jersey funds being given access to Europe through private placement regimes under the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has risen by 10% in six months, figures from the Jersey Financial Services Commission reveal.
Zurich makes £5.6bn offer for RSA
Zurich Insurance has formally tabled an all cash offer for RSA Insurance valued at £5.6bn ($8.8bn), which the UK-listed firm said it was likely to accept.
New EU succession laws set to impact UK nationals in Europe
New European succession regulations, known as Brussels IV, which come into effect on Monday, will have an impact on both UK residents with property in other EU states and UK expatriates resident in other EU states, says Tony Mudd, divisional director, tax & technical support at St. James’s Place.