Regions
Non-linked life premiums dip in HK as linked rise sharply
Non-linked individual life and annuity premiums were down in the first half of 2017, while linked life business rose sharply by 158.8%, latest figures from the newly launched Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA) show.
Investment | 4 Sep 17
Analysis: Why cash ISAs have lost their shine
Cash Isas are on the wane while the amount of money pumped into stocks and shares Isas is growing, but why is this and who is responsible?
Middle East | 4 Sep 17
Saudi Arabia opens registration for VAT to top up oil revenue
Saudi Arabia has opened registration for the new 5% value added tax (VAT), which begins on 1 January next year as part of a move to diversify its economy away from a reliance on oil revenues.
Tax & Regulation | 1 Sep 17
Ex-footballers linked to film scheme to sue financial advisers
A group of 45 former English Premier League footballers are to sue the professional advisers linked to the £700m Ingenious Media film investment scheme that has been accused by the UK taxman of creating artificial losses to allow investors to claim tax relief.
Investment | 1 Sep 17
US regulator to examine ETP impact on markets and investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to examine the fast-growing market for exchange-traded products (ETPs) and its implications for investors in a forum with New York University.