michael oliver stepping down as head
Michael Oliver is to leave the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, where he is currently head of insurance supervision, at the end of the year, after more than six years there.
Author: International Adviser
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industry pragmatic as eu parliament clears
Asset management, wealth management and insurance industry association officials gave a mostly pragmatic welcome to a raft of new financial services regulations that were passed by the European Parliament on Tuesday.
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osbornes grand plan
There have been a number of significant announcements in the UK tax arena over the past few weeks. Here, George Bull, partner at Baker Tilly, takes stock of these changes.
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brandeaux delists student accommodation fund
Property investment manager Brandeaux has decided to de-list its Student Accommodation Fund from the Irish Stock Exchange.
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group first intl gives non uk investors chance
Group First International a Hong Kong-based distribution company run by three Brits who have launched and run businesses in Asia over the past 15 years is offering international investors exposure to the business of providing storage space to British consumers, who are said to be legendary hoarders of stuff, and to companies.
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chancellors tax evasion plans blow to rule of law
Plans to remove a requirement to prove individuals with offshore accounts intended to evade tax are arguably a “blow to the rule of law in tax”, according to a partner at Baker Tilly.
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Not just a face in the crowd
Vestra Wealth was established in 2008 to offer a fresh and bespoke approach to providing each client with a specifically tailored service. Partner Meena Lakshmanan explains how this is done.
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lombard odier names nakamura asia pacific cio
Lombard Odier Investment Managers has appointed Jean-Louis Nakamura chief investment officer for the Asia Pacific region, as it continues to develop its business there.
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eu commission unveils two cross border tax
The European Commission has unveiled two consultations on the tax difficulties faced by cross-border-living EU citizens.
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ioms boston group appoints fray coo
The Isle of Man-based Boston Group, a privately-held family office and fiduciary firm that has been growing rapidly over the last two years, has named Alex Fray to the newly-created post of chief operating officer.
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asset managers miss out on 1bn of profit
Failing to take full advantage of the freedoms granted under UCITS IV legislation could mean fund managers are missing out on profits.
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the extension of the kid to insurance
Developed to make the process of buying funds simpler for investors, Key Information Documents are to be brought into the insurance arena. David Howell asks whether it can work.