Signs of growth but Latin America still a ‘work in progress’
After a multi-year slowdown, 2017 was the year in which Latin America’s growth resumed. But each country is still, very much, its own economic and investment story.
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Liquidation date set for Guardian Wealth Management Qatar
Qatar’s International Court has served a notice on Guardian Wealth Management Qatar LLC, setting a hearing date of Tuesday 24 April for the liquidators just over two years after the international adviser firm decided to exit the independent emirate state.
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Three insights into unsettling pension freedoms data
The Financial Conduct Authority has released figures on pension freedoms that product providers have described as “concerning” and “do not make for comfortable reading”. International Adviser spoke to industry experts to get their thoughts on the data.
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Mike Coady joins Swiss Global Group with immediate effect
Swiss Global Group has named Mike Coady as its global sales director, based in Dubai with immediate effect.
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Why high net worths are leaving the UK
The UK has lost its reputation as a top destination among high net worth individuals, who have been left disenchanted by the direction of government policy, prompting an outflow to more attractive jurisdictions.
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STM responds to Nigel Green’s ‘best of bad bunch’ comment
International sipp provider STM has responded to recent comments made by deVere founder Nigel Green to sell his shares in the company, in a statement to International Adviser.
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EU confirms insurance regulations delay
The EU has confirmed the delay to the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) with publication in the official journal.
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ETF bonanza extends despite market turbulence
European ETF sales rose €1.1bn in February as an Amundi large and mid cap-focused index-tracking fund snared 12.8% of overall net inflows, according to data.
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Expats ‘considering bankruptcy’ in wake of repatriation tax
A US tax aimed at multi-nationals hoarding cash offshore is forcing clients to consider insolvency.
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Malta endorses EU tax crackdown
Malta has backed EU regulation that will crackdown on aggressive tax planning, a move the jurisdiction’s finance minister hopes will quash criticism about its tax practices.
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Swiss financial advice group makes worldwide push
Geneva-headquartered Swiss Global Group has announced plans to open offices in the Middle East, Asia and further parts of Europe in an ambitious strategic move to build a 60-strong international financial adviser team by the end of 2018.
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Insurers must tell of Brexit impact
Insurers have a duty to inform customers of the progress of Brexit the UK regulator has warned.