FSA warns against traded life policies
The FSA has issued a warning against traded life policy investments, saying they should not be promoted to UK retail investors because they are unsuitable for the bulk of them.
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vienna the best place to live and work mercer
Europe has the best places in the world for expats to live and work, with Vienna coming top in an annual survey of 221 cities published today.
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canada life unveils ican microsite
Canada Life is increasing its support for professional advisers with the launch of its ican microsite, which offers access to information on taxation, trusts, estate planning and pensions.
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european fund universe squeezed
The mutual funds universe in Europe has shrunk by 390 funds since the start of the year, according to a Lipper Research Report.
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details of uk residency test seen
Advisers and those of their clients who consider themselves non-resident in the UK for tax purposes are looking forward to knowing, within the next week, the details of the Governments first comprehensive legal definition of residency.
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cyprus housing market paralysed
Cypruss beleaguered residential housing market has been dealt a fresh blow, as would-be house-buyers on the Mediterranean island have begun postponing purchases in hopes of benefiting from a reduced tax, according to a report in the online Cyprus Property News.
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tikehau launches dated bond fund
Paris-based fixed income specialist Tikehau Investment Management has launched a dated bond fund, TK Rendement 2016, with a target annual return of 7% to maturity.
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irish funds industry assn to open
The Irish Funds Industry Association is to open representative offices throughout Asia, beginning with Singapore and Japan.
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true potential adds rl360 bond
Cross-border life company Royal London 360° has joined forces with UK wealth platform True Potential to provide an offshore bond for investors.
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tax justice network launches anti tax haven
Tax Justice Network, a UK-based anti-tax haven organisation, has launched a campaign aimed at calling public attention to the impact low- and no-tax jurisdictions have on the lives of people living in higher tax countries.
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austrians check investments the most
Austrian investors are the most vigilant in Europe in terms of checking the performance of their investments.
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arbuthnots proctor leaves for pastures new
Arbuthnot Banking Group is to lose CEO of its private banking division Dean Proctor, in what his employer sees as a sure sign of brain drain from the UK.