What advisers can gain from aifmd
The implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) should give advisers greater faith in the robustness of alternative funds.
Author: International Adviser
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a question of liquidity
Chris Lean, a consultant at Prague-based Square Mile Financial Services, considers the importance of liquidity when advising on self-invested personal pensions and even QROPS
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businessmen jailed for tax evasion and fraud
Two businessmen have been jailed for tax evasion and fraud after “lying about cash hidden in offshore bank accounts”, despite being given an opportunity to come clean to UK authorities.
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isle of man disclosure facility not as generous
News that the Isle of Man is to have its own tax disclosure facility with HM Revenue & Customs has been met with a lukewarm reaction so far, with most tax experts suggesting the terms under the existing Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility are more favourable.
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odey launches ucits version of european hedge fund
Odey Asset Management is to launch a Ucits version of its flagship European hedge fund strategy.
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nationalised irish life sold to canada Life parent
Canada Life’s parent company Great-West Lifeco is to purchase Irish Life, a company the Irish government was forced to nationalise during its banking crisis, for 1.3bn (£1.1bn, $1.75bn).
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eastspring kl names chen to cio
Eastspring Investments Berhad, the Kuala Lumpur-based arm of Eastspring Investments, has named Chen Fan Fai chief investment officer and country head.
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uk equities trump us in short term outlook
Fund managers are optimistic about UK equity returns in 2013, despite remaining cautious about economic growth and recovery, a study by Towers Watson reveals.
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iom mini fatca draws closer as plans for new
The Isle of Man has moved one step closer to signing a “mini FATCA” agreement with the UK, and has also announced that a new IoM tax disclosure facility with the UK will be launched in April.
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tax experts hit back at name and shame call
Tax experts have hit back at the Public Accounts Committee’s suggestion that tax avoiders should be “named and shamed”, arguing that such a policy could easily become disproportionate and counterproductive.
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aquila capital targets risk parity bond strategy
Aquila Capital has announced its intention to launch a Risk Parity Bond Strategy for investors looking to diversify and counterbalance their exiting fixed income exposures.
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who wears the trousers
Women are becoming a dominant force in the business world and are creating wealth for others and themselves. Guardian WM’s David Howell asks whether advisers are geared up to tap into this potentially huge client base.