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Best Practice | news 20 Jul 16
UK trade body creates ‘toolkit’ on how to comply with Mifid II
The UK’s Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (Cisi) has published a guide to help firms meet the new European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) regulations.
First Names Group acquires Nautilus
First Names Group has received regulatory approval to acquire trust and corporate services provider Nautilus Trust Company in Jersey, Hong Kong and London.
Aetna adds employee mental health cover to insurance plans
Expat health insurer Aetna International will now offer specialist mental health services as part of its international healthcare plans.
Tax & Regulation | news 19 Jul 16
Int’l IFA group urges UK government to delay non-dom reform
Boston Multi Family Office (BMFO), an Isle of Man-based tax advisory firm with offices in Malta and Dubai, has called on the incoming chancellor Philip Hammond to delay tax reforms governing non-UK domiciles.
Alternatives | news 19 Jul 16
Esma gives AIF passport opinion for 12 non-EU jurisdictions
Esma, the European financial regulator, has published its advice on 12 jurisdictions seeking passporting rights for alternative investment funds (AIFs) giving seven a clear go-ahead with five others getting a qualified approval.