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Asia a key market for UK insurance sector growth, says ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has identified eight countries as priority markets for the expansion of the UK’s insurance and long-term savings markets, all of which are located in Asia.
Tax & Regulation | news 21 Nov 16
Film scheme investors to be hit by big tax bill, says HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has told tax advisers that it will issue payment demands to investors in the Eclipse Film Partnership schemes at levels potentially 10 times higher than their original investment.
China meltdown `very unlikely’: Lombard Odier
China’s debt-to-GDP increased to 250% in the first quarter this year from 154% in 2008. But Lombard Odier believes the picture is not as bad as it seems.
Middle East | news 21 Nov 16
UAE insurance regulator to ban indemnity commissions
Indemnity commissions are to be prohibited under new rules proposed by the UAE’s Insurance Authority which regulates life insurance companies and family takaful businesses.
Retirement | news 18 Nov 16
UK savers over-50 reveal ‘bonkers’ use of pension freedoms
Almost a quarter of over-50s in the UK plan to cash in their pension even after withdrawing their 25% tax-free lump sum, accord to a survey by Retirement Advantage.