Features
Best Practice | features 8 Feb 17
The next phase for part surrenders of offshore life bonds
The use of partial surrenders of offshore bonds can still make for a good tax-planning strategy, says Utmost’s Simon Martin, ahead of a restitution process set to be introduced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) later this year.
Europe | features 24 Jan 17
The populist uprising – what’s the impact on investors?
Once the preserve of the left, anti-globalisation sentiment has crossed over to the mainstream. Is the populist swing away from globalism a blip, or something more permanent? And what will be the impact on investors?
Europe | features 20 Jan 17
SEB Life Intl targets European growth after Nordic dominance
Having uprooted and moved lock, stock and barrel from Sweden to Dublin in June 2015, SEB Life International’s managing director Peder Nateus has embraced both local high-contact sports and the life insurer’s focus on Europe.
Companies | features 17 Jan 17
Reading the regulatory writing on the UAE wall
Regulatory changes in the United Arab Emirates pose a challenge to existing business models for IFAs in the region but Sean Kelleher at Mondial is one step ahead, and after years of hard work in preparing his business for the new requirements, he is ready to reap the rewards.
Investment | features 16 Jan 17
Challenging short termism among investors
After a year of political surprises, and more bumps in the road to come, Investec Wealth & Investment’s Chris Hill is gearing up his portfolios to take advantage of the inevitable market wobbles.