United Kingdom
Tax & Regulation | 2 Mar 17
Isle of Man to officially wind up Nicaraguan bamboo fund
The Isle of Man’s financial services regulator is looking to officially liquidate the stricken Eco Resources Fund, which convinced 189 investors to put $61m (£48m, €57m) into building a bamboo plantation in Nicaragua.
Tax & Regulation | 1 Mar 17
IoM says no to making beneficial ownership data public
The Isle of Man government has said it will not be forced to create a public register on the beneficial ownership of offshore companies until it becomes the “international norm” amid mounting pressure from UK politicians.
Retirement | 1 Mar 17
What to expect from the last ever Spring Budget
There has been little buzz around the last-ever Spring Budget taking place on 8 March, ahead of triggering Article 50. International Adviser has pulled together views from the industry about what it expects or would like to see addressed when the chancellor takes to the despatch box.
Best Practice | 1 Mar 17
Chartered institutes unite to boost financial services sector
Three financial services institutes have launched the Chartered Body Alliance to help consumers recognise the benefits of engaging with qualified professionals.
Tax & Regulation | 1 Mar 17
UK eyes Budget ‘death tax’ proposal to fund elderly care
The UK is considering introducing a ‘death tax’ as part of a move to overhaul how Britons pay for care in their old age.