Regions
Investment | 19 Apr 17
IoM taxpayers footing the bill for New Earth Group wind up
Taxpayers on the Isle of Man will pay for the winding up of collapsed investment fund New Earth Recycling and Renewable (NERR), part of the New Earth Group of Funds, after the island’s financial regulator stepped in to pick up the tab.
Middle East | 19 Apr 17
Paul Evans to replace Brendan Dolan as UAE head at Old Mutual
Paul Evans has been named as Old Mutual International’s new head of region for the Middle East and Africa, taking over from Brendan Dolan, who was recently promoted to global sales director.
Middle East | 19 Apr 17
Perfect Storm: UAE advisers must adapt to regulatory truth
The scale of regulatory change facing advisers in the Middle East will force major changes on the advisory industry and survival will require the interests of customer, distributor and provider to become more aligned, argues David Thompson of FPI.
European Wealth expands to South Africa
European Wealth has opened an office in Johannesburg, South Africa, following its recent acquisition of a client bank from Towry Asset Management.
Retirement | 18 Apr 17
Nine countries dropped as Qrops list culled by 30%
Nine countries were dropped and one added when HM Revenue & Customs updated its list of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (Qrops) on Tuesday after it was temporarily suspended following drastic changes to overseas pension transfers.