North America | 7 Jun 18
Expat reprieve opens door to wider US reform
A reprieve for US expats caught up in changes to overseas corporation tax “opens the door” toward a residency-based taxation, claims Washington-based campaign group American Citizens Abroad.
Hansard’s Bahamas move branded ‘disappointing’
Senior figures in the Isle of Man life insurance sector have criticised Hansard’s decision to set up a company in the Bahamas, which the insurer admits was partly driven by the looming commission disclosure rules.
Financial planning | 7 Jun 18
Dubai acts on school fee frustrations
Expats in Dubai are becoming increasingly frustrated with the high cost of education in the UAE.
Investment | 7 Jun 18
Green funds struggle to detail environmental credentials
Environmental funds are blaming poor data on holding companies for their inability to report on environmental impact as the industry’s methodology for measuring green credentials throws up mixed results.
Clients of fraudster IFA brothers receive £5m compensation
The UK’s compensation scheme has paid out almost £5m (€5.7m, $6.7m) in claims against the brothers behind Taylor & Taylor Associates, who defrauded more than 200 clients to fund lavish lifestyles that included private jets and Rolex watches.