Skandia
Tax & Regulation | 13 Dec 13
plans for single nil rate band for iht on trusts
The UK Government has said it will delay plans to introduce a single nil-rate band for inheritance tax across all trusts, after receiving a high level of industry opposition.
People Moves | 12 Dec 13
jelley leaves skandia for second time after
Colin Jelley has left Skandia after spending only 10 months in his second stint at the company.
asia ifa most likely to recommend professional
Advisers in Asia are most likely to recommend the use of professional trustee services, according to recent research from Skandia International, while those in the UK favour using friends or family.
Middle East | 27 Nov 13
call made to ban 25 year savings policies
The chief executive of one of the largest advisory groups operating in the UAE has called for a ban on the sale of 25-year savings policies.
insurance policies taken outside uk for tax
Clients who take a UK insurance policy outside the UK under seal may no longer benefit from savings of up to 40% on their inheritance tax bill.