singapores life industry sees new biz sales grow
Singapore’s life insurance industry saw total weighted new business premiums in the first quarter grow by 9% over the same period last year, but the results were impacted by a 15% drop in new business sales of single-premium products, the Life Insurance Association of Singapore said today.
Tax & Regulation | 13 May 13
Australia set to sign treaty with switzerland
Australia is to sign a new tax treaty with Switzerland "at the earliest opportunity" as its government joins others around the world in making long standing bank secrecy arrangements more transparent.
fund selector global equities
Global equities continue to return to form, but the markets are still prone to sharp contrasts between regions. Click below to view data and information compiled by Morningstar OBSR on those funds which are performing best…
fairness of hk commission disclosure rules
Questions have been raised over the fairness of plans to introduce commission disclosure for advisers selling Investment Linked Assurance Schemes (ILAS) in Hong Kong, as those tied to banks or insurers will not be subject to the new rules.
Tax & Regulation | 10 May 13
uk advisers targeted by hmrc for involvement
Around 200 UK-based advisers, accountants and lawyers are to be scrutinised by HM Revenue & Customs for their involvement with “complex offshore structures” to conceal assets for wealthy individuals and companies.