United Kingdom
Macro Views | 14 Mar 17
How low can sterling go?
Sterling hit an eight-week low on Tuesday morning in reaction to parliament’s approval of the Article 50 bill – but with at least two years of negotiations ahead, could the currency fall even further?
Guernsey secures MoUs with all Chinese finance regulators
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has secured memoranda of understanding with all of China’s financial services regulators after signing an agreement with the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) on Tuesday.
Asia drives strong results for Prudential
Prudential’s new business sales of life products rose by 19% to £6.3bn ($7.7bn, €7.2bn) with strong growth in Asia and the UK offsetting a decline in the US market.
North America | 13 Mar 17
Harlequin Property creditors called to bankruptcy meeting
Creditors of stricken overseas investment scheme Harlequin Property SVG have been invited to a meeting on 31 March 2017 to vote on the appointment of a bankruptcy trustee and investigators.
Tax & Regulation | 13 Mar 17
IHT receipts predicted to leap by £1.8bn in five years
Rising house and equities prices will push up receipts from UK inheritance tax by £1.8bn ($2.2bn, €2.1bn) over the next five years, according to the Office of Budget Responsibility.