Analysis
Europe | analysis 10 Mar 17
How French succession law works
While there are many benefits to living in France, estate planning is not one of them, explains Jason Porter, director of European IFA firm Blevins Franks. After taking a look at succession tax last week, this week he breaks down succession laws that are complex, and which many feel are unfair.
Investment | analysis 9 Mar 17
What future for life companies in asset management?
Given the mixed fortunes of life companies, can they handle the tough balancing act of asset management?
Retirement | analysis 9 Mar 17
Edgy deadlines for Qrops market, devil in planning detail
Those operating in the Qrops market are now facing three crucial deadlines starting from today, as the implications of the hammer blow of a 25% overseas pension transfer charge applying to client pension pots in some circumstances sink in for advisers, providers and their clients.
Property | analysis 9 Mar 17
Property, tax and IHT planning under the new UK non-doms regime
With changes to the UK non-domicile regime set to go live next month, Canada Life’s Neil Jones talks through what the reforms mean for property, taxation and IHT planning.
Best Practice | analysis 7 Mar 17
Countries travel at different speeds in global ethics journey
Integrity in finance is a global concern but the ethics journey differs country to country, say key members of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).