Regions
United Kingdom | 15 Oct 14
Experts cameron aim to shoehorn IHT nil rate hike
UK prime minister David Cameron has raised the prospect of increasing the nil rate band for inheritance tax in the government’s final Budget before the next general election, which has been welcomed by international life industry tax experts.
United Kingdom | 15 Oct 14
Another blow to QROPS
In the Taxation of Pensions Bill, debated in the House of Commons yesterday, and accompanying notes published by HMRC, a new requirement for QROPS to be tested against the lifetime allowance (LTA) more than just at crystallisation, has been inserted.
Emerging Markets | 15 Oct 14
BAML survey finds investors fretting over Fed
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has found that investors are losing confidence in global economic growth prospects due to concern over the impact of the Federal Reserve stimulus ending.
LGIM creates new role for EMEA retail distribution
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has appointed a new head of retail distribution for Europe and the Middle East.
People Moves | 14 Oct 14
Montello hires associate to push world
Montello Capital Management has appointed a new funds and distribution associate in London.