How investment residency differs in three European countries
There is an ever-growing interest in citizenship-by-investment programmes and investment residence permits from high net-worth individuals.
Best Practice
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Advisers cool in face of sell off
IFAs react to the sell off that saw stock markets around the world drop sharply on Tuesday morning and tell International Adviser how they and their clients are reacting.
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Asian investors in London property risking hefty IHT bills
Overseas investment into the London residential new-build property market is dominated by Asian investors who may be overlooking UK inheritance tax in their financial planning, Old Mutual International has warned.
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Watch out: Snoopers’ charter, day of the Mifid, UAE promo licence
As new regulations begin to challenge the individual’s right to privacy, some legal professionals are calling for test cases to try the law.
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Pension pot size a mystery for most
Three quarters of UK workers do not know the value of their pension fund, while a fifth of consumers aged over 55 will not trust anyone when it comes to getting financial advice, according the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi).
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Why best advice is about solving problems, not making money
Financial advisers must focus more on understanding clients and winning trust, or risk being side-lined, says international business consultant Brian Foster.
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UK launches £89m power of attorney refund scheme
Nearly two million people who paid for an enduring or lasting power of attorney look set to benefit from a refund scheme launched by the Ministry of Justice and Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
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South African advisers win praise for high learning standards
A dedication to career-long learning and meeting ongoing qualification requirements means certified financial advisers in South Africa are being praised around the world by industry experts.
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Pension freedom rumours rife on Isle of Man
Multiple sources have told International Adviser that pension freedoms will likely be included in this year’s Isle of Man Budget, to be released on 20 February.
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Novia rolls out Mifid II compliance reporting tool
To meet Mifid II’s so-called “10% depreciation rule”, Novia Financial is rolling out a solution for DFMs and advisers using its platform.
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How to avoid fines for personal data breaches
European regulations that aim to give individuals more control over their personal data are looming.
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Comedian tax avoider wants loopholes axed
English comedian Jimmy Carr, who was at the centre of a tax avoidance scheme that nearly ended his career, wants to scrap tax loopholes and send them to Room 101, the torture chamber from the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four.