AES International
Middle East | 22 Oct 15
Middle East advisers applaud opening of Abu Dhabi free zone
Financial advisers in the Middle East have welcomed the long-awaited news that Abu Dhabi has opened its financial free zone, however, one IFA questioned whether it will be strong enough to compete with other financial hubs.
AILO slates claim int’l life companies complicit in UCIS sales
The Association of International Life Offices (AILO) has criticised a claim that life companies are complicit in the distribution of unregulated investment schemes.
Tax & Regulation | 15 Oct 15
Sale of unregulated schemes now ‘pandemic’ in expat markets
Unregulated collective investment schemes are increasingly being sold to retail investors in some expat markets since the FCA banned their sale in the UK last year, an advice firm has warned.
United Kingdom | 19 Aug 15
AES calls for clarity on UK advice firms using EEA passporting
Financial services firm AES International has called for more clarity on advisory firms operating in the UK under European passporting rules.
Retirement | 1 Jul 15
HMRC scraps thousands of QROPS from overseas pensions list
HM Revenue & Customs has dropped thousands of QROPS from its recognised overseas pension schemes (ROPS) list, with Australian schemes faring the worst.