Insights
Bupa Global on the benefits of international medical coverage
Jonathan Quach, head of business development at Bupa Global, talks about the benefits of international private medical insurance (IPMI) versus domestic private coverage.
China adds 101 billionaires
There were nearly three times as many new Chinese billionaires than US ones last year, helping to make Asia home to the most billionaires for the first time and driving the global population to 1,542, according to a report from UBS and PwC.
Swiss spat with Saudi and NZ the tip of the CRS iceberg
The lower house of the Swiss parliament has rejected automatic exchange of information (AEOI) agreements with New Zealand and Saudi Arabia but has given the green light to ratify deals with 39 other nations.
Best Practice | 25 Oct 17
Analysis: Regulatory confusion reigns in the UAE
IFAs in the UAE continue to play guessing games ahead of the Insurance Authority’s unveiling of plans for commissions caps, greater transparency in customer contracts and tighter rules on financial advice.
Hong Kong tops HNW cost of living index
Hong Kong leapt to the top of a high net worth (HNW) cost of luxury living index propelled by property, fine dining and business class flights.