Wills And Trusts
Bedell Trust takes majority stake in Singapore business
Jersey-headquartered Bedell Trust has acquired a majority stake in Singapore Trust Company (STC) as part of its expansion plans in Asia.
Retirement | 30 Jul 15
Life companies recommend trusts after UK disinheritance case
The case of a woman who secured £164,000 from her mother’s will despite being excluded from it has led the life industry to recommend trusts as a more secure way to distribute wealth upon death.
Offshore Bonds | 22 Jul 15
HMRC spares ‘non-aggressive’ trusts from IHT avoidance scheme crackdown
HM Revenue & Customs has proposed strengthening the ‘hallmarks’ it uses to identify inheritance tax planning arrangements but has excluded certain types of trusts used alongside life assurance policies.
Old Mutual Int’l launches trust campaign for offshore advisers
Old Mutual International has launched a campaign to promote “under-utilised” trusts among offshore advisers and will launch further support tools “shortly”.
Profiles & Comment | 13 Jul 15
Lisbon treaty: Technical briefing with NDR
Portugal is an increasingly desirable destination, thanks to its tax-friendly stance.