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Offshore trusts hit by fresh anti-avoidance measures
Anti-avoidance measures targeting the tax treatment of payments and benefits from offshore trusts will make the use of such vehicles less appealing, says FPI’s Brendan Harper.
Warning: scam victims being retargeted
Fraudsters are posing as anti-scam officers to trick people who have already fallen victim to fraud into handing over their personal and banking details.
Best Practice | news 13 Sep 17
Buoyant advisers nervous about Brexit
Despite economic headwinds, political uncertainty and a millennial generation failing to save enough, the financial advice industry is optimistic and hiring, according to a new report by Aegon.
Middle East | news 13 Sep 17
Massive fraud puts 54 in Abu Dhabi court
Defence witnesses will take to the stand on Sunday on behalf of 54 men charged with scamming almost 2,000 people in a Ponzi-style investment scheme believed to be the biggest in Abu Dhabi history.
Advisers at risk from insurtech boom
Advisers are in danger of missing the boat as insurtech looks set to disrupt and boost Asia’s insurance industry.