Regions
United Kingdom | 14 Jul 16
ANALYSIS: A Bank of England U–turn?
The Bank of England has chosen to keep its powder dry by backing off from the interest rate cut that had been hinted at, but is this a U-turn or just minor detour?
Alternatives | 14 Jul 16
Luxembourg’s new alternative investment fund vehicle approved
Luxembourg’s reserved alternative investment fund (Raif) has been approved by the duchy’s parliament and will come into force three days after publication in Luxembourg’s official gazette.
Macro Views | 14 Jul 16
BoE keeps rates on hold; is QE on the cards?
The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC) has surprised commentators by voting 8-1 to keep interest rates on hold at 0.5%.
UK IFA launches new life cover service for British expats
Unusual Risks, a UK-based mortgage and insurance advice firm has launched a new service aimed at providing life insurance to British expat living abroad.
Tax & Regulation | 14 Jul 16
Further tax cuts predicted as Hammond becomes UK chancellor
Britain’s new prime minister Theresa May has appointed former foreign secretary Philip Hammond as chancellor of the exchequer with a leading expert predicting he may delay long-awaited reforms to non-UK domiciles.