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Nationwide to close Isle of Man offshore expat unit
Nationwide International, the Isle of Man-based offshore unit of UK retail bank Nationwide, has announced that it is closing its doors in summer 2017 in a move expected to affect thousands of British expats.
Ex-Harlequin accountants appeal $11.6m UK court order
UK accountancy firm Wilkins Kennedy is appealing against recent a High Court judgement ordering it to pay $11.6m (£9.5m, €10.8m) to Harlequin Property SCG, the company behind the stricken £400m fund.
SMP Partners granted Jersey licence
SMP Partners, the Isle of Man-based international corporate and trust service provider, has been granted a licence by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) and opened an office on the island.
Investment | news 16 Jan 17
Jersey regulator launches campaign against mis-selling
The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) has teamed up with the Personal Finance Society (PFS) to launch a public awareness campaign on investment mis-selling in response to increasing numbers of local investors losing their savings through high-risk investments.
Portugal introduces wealth tax on properties over €600k
The Portuguese government has introduced a wealth tax on properties valued over €600,000 (£538,572, $660,108) in a move that could benefit thousands of British expats living in the EU-member state.