Offshore Bonds
Offshore Bonds | 4 Nov 16
HMRC decision on 5% life withdrawals ‘weeks away’
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that changes to the 5% tax free withdrawal from offshore bonds will not be announced until after the chancellor’s Autumn statement on 23 November.
Offshore Bonds | 1 Nov 16
HMRC could rule out changes to 5% withdrawal on life bonds
The UK is expected to adopt an all or nothing approach on upcoming changes to the 5% tax free withdrawal from offshore bonds, Canada Life International’s technical manager Neil Jones has revealed.
Unit-linked products under pressure in Asia
Singapore outpaced Hong Kong for sales of unit-linked investment and savings products in the first half of 2016. As the industry awaits third quarter data, Bryan Low of Provisca reflects on the trends seen in the figures so far.
Simon Willoughby on turning Axa Isle of Man into Utmost WS
After the acquisition of Axa Isle of Man paved the way for a headline-grabbing rebrand as Utmost Wealth Solutions, head of proposition Simon Willoughby talks exclusively to International Adviser about how the 25-year-old international life company was forced to go back to the drawing board and focus on what it does best.
Best Practice | 15 Sep 16
Industry changing rules on UAE funds get official green light
New mutual fund charges and regulations that could have a dramatic effect on the number of funds offered on international platforms and within life insurance wrappers have become law in the United Arab Emirates.