Bank of Asia targets high net worths from the Caribbean
The British Virgin Islands is now home to the Bank of Asia, a fully digital, cross-border bank looking to address the growing needs of offshore companies, individuals and high net worth individuals.
Tax & Technical | 18 Jul 18
‘Give us a break’ pleads adviser association chief
The chair of the European Federation of Financial Advisers and Intermediaries (Fecif) has called on Europe to ease up on legislation for advisers.
Standard Life Investments’ mega fund hits back at ‘sniping’
Standard Life Investment’s Global Absolute Return Strategy (Gars) has admitted prepping too early for the end of the cycle and vented about the level of media attention on its multi-billion pound outflows.
Tax & Technical | 18 Jul 18
20 EU states dragging their feet on beneficial owner lists
One year after the deadline, most European Union member states have failed to implement Brussel’s 4th Anti-Money Laundering directive.
Allianz acquires Nigerian insurer
Germany’s Allianz has completed the acquisition of Ensure Insurance in Nigeria, taking its presence up to 17 countries across Africa.