Isle Of Man
Tax & Regulation | 17 Mar 16
Crown dependency DTA change ends property developer loophole
The UK’s double tax agreements (DTA) with Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man have been amended so that non-UK resident property developers will no longer be able to avoid paying income or corporation tax in the UK.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Mar 16
Brooks Macdonald targets Origo with wind-up order
Private equity firm Origo Partners is considering its options after Brooks Macdonald Asset Management filed a claim with the Isle of Man High Court seeking an order to wind up the closed-end investment company.
Liechtenstein’s AAA rating affirmed
While other offshore financial centers have suffered ratings downgrades of late, Lichtenstein has had its AAA rating affirmed by Standard & Poor’s.
New IoM code to push insurers to stick to the rules
A planned new code of conduct governing how Isle of Man-based insurers do business is likely to urge firms to only operate in regions where they are appropriately licensed, according to a highly placed industry source.
People Moves | 5 Jan 16
Qrops Bureau names heavy hitter for expert panel
The Qrops Bureau has brought on board a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries to bolster the firm’s expertise as it grows its international pensions advisory business.