Regions
Blevins Franks acquires French business
Blevins Franks has acquired Siddalls France to "accelerate its growth plans” in the country.
United Kingdom | 3 Nov 14
guernsey gains sp rating after agency hiatus
Guernsey has been given a Standard & Poor's credit rating of AA+ after a spell in which the island has not used any ratings agency to assess its borrowing capabilities.
FPI to make new push into Japan market
Friends Provident International (FPI) is seeking a licence to do new business in Japan, three years after a strategic review by the incoming chief executive John Van der Wielen resulted in the company exiting from the market.
Investec granted RQFII licence plans China funds
Investec Asset Management has been awarded an RQFII licence to invest directly into Chinas mainland markets, and will launch two new funds focusing specifically on the region.
United Kingdom | 31 Oct 14
Non doms urged to protect assets in case
Old Mutual Wealth is urging advisers with non-domiciled clients in the UK to take steps to protect their assets from IHT, in case changes to the domicile rules come into effect.