Jersey
Just Retirement merges with rival in £1.4bn deal
British annuity providers Just Retirement and Partnership Assurance have completed a £1.4bn ($2bn, €1.8bn) merger which saw it relaunch on the London Stock Exchange Monday as JRP Group.
Jersey prepares ground in event of Brexit vote
Jersey is working hard behind the scenes to shore up its position with the UK and European Union in the event of a vote in favour of Brexit at the UK referendum on 23 June.
Tax & Regulation | 17 Mar 16
Crown dependency DTA change ends property developer loophole
The UK’s double tax agreements (DTA) with Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man have been amended so that non-UK resident property developers will no longer be able to avoid paying income or corporation tax in the UK.
People Moves | 10 Mar 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Aviva, Deutsche Bank, PwC…
Aviva has announced two changes in its General Insurance division; while Deutsche Bank has appointed a chief country officer for Luxembourg. PwC has named a new global chairman, with Jersey Finance establishing a greater London presence.
Liechtenstein’s AAA rating affirmed
While other offshore financial centers have suffered ratings downgrades of late, Lichtenstein has had its AAA rating affirmed by Standard & Poor’s.