United Kingdom
Charles Taylor agrees to buy Zurich’s closed book
Isle of Man-based Charles Taylor has agreed to buy one of Zurich’s closed book of international life assurance business as well as Allied Dunbar International Fund Managers.
Retirement | 24 Nov 16
Industry divided on planned UK overhaul of overseas pensions
The UK government’s plans to change the way overseas pension schemes are approved and taxed have been met with a mixed response from the financial services industry, with some advisers welcoming the move while others believe it will make foreign pensions increasingly complex and unattractive.
Macro Views | 23 Nov 16
ANALYSIS: Pragmatic Hammond and the art of the possible
Anyone hoping for infrastructure spending plans on a Trumpian scale was disappointed on Tuesday by what most commentators described as a cautious and pragmatic Autumn Statement from Philip Hammond.
Retirement | 23 Nov 16
UK announces sweeping reforms to Rops
The UK government has announced a major overhaul to the way recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) are taxed, bringing the products in line with UK pensions.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Nov 16
Nine key changes from the UK Autumn Statement
Chancellor Philip Hammond took to the despatch box for his first and final Autumn Statement on Wednesday. To the relief on many he resisted further tinkering of the pension system.