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Tax & Regulation | news 26 Apr 16
Life offices say offshore bonds to benefit from HMRC reforms
Plans to overhaul the current 5% tax free allowance on life insurance policies are “very good news” for offshore bonds, said Neil Jones, technical manager at Canada Life.
People Moves | news 26 Apr 16
PEOPLE MOVES: SLI, Quilter Cheviot, Lombard Odier IM…
Standard Life Investments has appointed a chief executive and representative director in Japan, Quilter Cheviot has created a new head of business development role, while Lombard Odier IM has strengthened its German and Austrian sales team.
Retirement | news 26 Apr 16
Elian unveils a Jersey Qrops for non-islanders
Global trust and corporate services group Elian has become the second company to launch a Jersey Qrops plan for non-island residents.
Shanghai-London stock link ready
An agreement for the Shanghai-London Stock Connect is expected to be signed in September, according to local reports.
Emerging Markets | news 26 Apr 16
Argentina comes in from the cold with bond sale
Argentina raised around $16.5bn on 18 April in its first sovereign bond sale in 15 years after a US judge lifted injunctions stopping the country from raising funds. But rampant inflation, job losses, and domestic strife spell trouble for this Cinderella story.