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Retirement | 9 Mar 12
skandia intl and concept set to launch qnups
Skandia International and Guernsey-based Concept Group have come together to launch a QNUPS to complement the existing co-branded QROPS the duo launched in March 2010.
skandia intl unveils end to end wealth management
Skandia International has unveiled plans for a new wealth management service, which it intends to roll out during the course of this year.
United Kingdom | 7 Mar 12
offshore bond sales in uk fall more than 7 percent
Total new business sales of UK distributed offshore bonds last year came in more than 7% below 2010 levels, after what industry experts said was a difficult 12 months for those in the business of marketing these popular and tax-efficient long-term investment products.
hk commissioners letter reignites issue
A letter sent last week by Hong Kongs Commissioner of Insurance to Hong Kong’s insurance industry practitioners has sparked surprise and frustration among many independent insurance brokers and IFAs, with its implication that commission disclosure is to be fully compulsory within two months.
United Kingdom | 21 Feb 12
fears rise over unemployment
Confidence among financial advisers in the UK is beginning to rise, according to Skandias latest Adviser Confidence Barometer, but so too are fears over increased unemployment and cuts to government spending.