Offshore Bonds
Best Practice | 1 Feb 17
Why life insurance wrappers still benefit expats in the UAE
The benefits of life insurance wrappers still outweigh direct investment in funds for expatriate customers in the UAE despite the significant regulatory change underway, says Philip Cernik of Friends Provident International.
Hansard to add UAE products under Union Insurance deal
Hansard International plans to launch two new products in Dubai as part of its recently announced alliance with the UAE-based general insurer, Union Insurance.
HMRC, the Lobler case and 5% offshore bonds
Looking back on 2016, one of the biggest stories of the year was the HM Revenue & Customs proposals to overhaul part surrender and part assignment of life insurance policies in response to the 2007 case of Dutch national Joost Lobler.
Canada Life to offer estate planning feature in onshore bond
Canada Life has enhanced its well-known onshore bond, the Select Account, with the addition of a discounted gift trust (DGT) feature.
Middle East | 29 Nov 16
Gulf IFAs face ‘year of reckoning’ as clients turn away
Financial advisers in the Middle East are finding clients increasingly reluctant to use their services, partly due to growing geopolitical uncertainty but also because of regulatory changes and poor value-for-money products from asset managers and life companies.