CYSEC determined to raise standard of advice
Cyprus is keen to improve its financial services industry, says Tony Pentland, head of business development, 3D Global Financial Services.
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in the stocks
The UK tax authority's 'new' strategy of naming and shaming tax avoiders has historical precedents, Jersey Finance chief executive Geoff Cook observes
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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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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.
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paying close attention life trends legal general
Legal & General International Ireland's head of sales Jon Tucker explains the benefits of a holistic approach, where flexibility and listening to feedback are major keys to success.
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navigating minefield of alt investments
The offshore investment environment can at times be a minefield to pick investments from given that a lot of jurisdictions outside the US and UK lack regulation, making it easier for those operating in such regions to bend their investment mandates to allow for activity that goes against what they promote to advisers and that…
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finding a qrops that fits
The overhaul of the QROPS legislation last year substantially changed the landscape of the industry. Here Rex Cowley, principal of Newdawn Consultancy, explains what you should look for in a QROPS and how the jurisdictions differ.
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the link between mobility and wealth
Understanding the link between wealth and mobility is key to serving international clients. Guardian WM’s David Howell explores delves into a recent survey on the topic.
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weekly currency update w e 11 January 2013
Moneycorp looks at the economic data from the last week, the effect it has had on the major currencies and what is likely to happen in the week ahead.
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weekly currency update we 11 january 2013
Moneycorp looks at the economic data from the last week, the effect it has had on the major currencies and what is likely to happen in the week ahead.
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a bridge to the world life trends with seb life
The advantages of being Dublin domiciled and how life companies can tailor their products to local markets, according to SEB Life International’s head of international sales and marketing Conor McCarthy.
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when love hurts the wallet
Moving away from a loved one can be hard for many reasons, but if you must do it, do it properly or you could face the wrath of the taxman, says Prudential’s Gerry Brown.