Regions
OMI posts sharp rise in Middle East client inflows
Old Mutual International, the offshore arm of Old Mutual Wealth, has seen striking growth in cash inflows from clients in the Middle East during the first half of 2017, according to interim results posted on Friday.
Investment | 11 Aug 17
Investors wary of ‘disastrous’ deal to save stricken IoM fund
A proposed rescue package to save Quadris, an Isle of Man fund that invested in Brazilian forestry, would be a disaster for shareholders the director of an expat financial advice firm has warned.
Singapore warns investors on virtual currency investments
As virtual currencies grow in value, investors have been warned about the risks of virtual currency-related investment schemes by Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas).
Aegon sells Irish and Dutch units as Cofunds boosts results
Dutch insurer Aegon is selling its Irish offshore bond operation and its Netherlands-based advice business, while a strong boost in earnings from platform Cofunds, according to its latest quarterly report.
Tax & Regulation | 10 Aug 17
UK stately home donates Roman artefacts to pay IHT bill
North Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard has donated Roman artwork to the nation in lieu of nearly £5.5m ($7.1m, €6.1m) owed in inheritance tax.