Netherlands, Australia top new pensions league table By International Adviser  11-Dec-2009 09:00 AM
The Netherlands has the best pension system of 11 major countries surveyed, according to a new survey, which ranked Australia second and the UK fifth.

IMA suggests it may classify offshore funds “from 2010” By International Adviser  18-Nov-2009 08:00 AM
The Investment Management Association (IMA), the UK asset management industry trade body, says it is "looking at the possibility" of including offshore funds in its sector classifications from next year.

Thames River adds two Ucits sub-funds to Dublin umbrella By International Adviser  12-Nov-2009 08:00 AM
Thames River Capital, the London-based boutique asset manager, has launched two Ucits III compliant credit funds designed to give investors differing degrees of risk exposure across both the credit spectrum and geographically

Hong Kong brokers hurry to meet compliance deadline By International Adviser  08-Sep-2009 08:00 AM
Hong Kong insurance brokers and intermediaries are scrambling to meet a 30 Sept compliance deadline for new guidelines aimed at boosting the protection of consumers buying insurance products.

Aborted buyout puts focus on the structure of Resolution By International Adviser  21-Aug-2009 08:00 AM
The “thanks, but no thanks” from Friends Provident to Resolution’s £1.7bn takeover bid last month has shone a spotlight on the structure of Clive Cowdery’s Guernsey-domiciled acquisition vehicle,

Policy Selection moves its Assured Fund to Brussels By International Adviser  12-Aug-2009 08:00 AM
Policy Selection is moving the assets of its $411m Assured Fund to Brussels from the Cayman Islands to protect investor returns.

Jersey targets Hong Kong By Barney Hatt  24-Oct-2008 11:06 AM
Jersey is moving away from its traditional links with the UK and Europe by forging links with Asia, focusing on China and Hong Kong in particular.

Hong Kong Chinese prefer family advice to IFAs By Barney Hatt  21-Oct-2008 09:00 AM
Hong Kong Chinese turn to family and friends for financial advice, but it may not be good enough to withstand testing global financial conditions, warns Zurich International Life (ZIL).

Recession sees Singapore ex-pats tighten their belts By Barney Hatt  20-Oct-2008 11:45 AM
The economic downturn is prompting Singapore-based expatriates to tighten their belts with two-thirds reporting that their financial priorities are being impacted, according to a survey by Zurich International Life (ZIL).

William Russell adds rehab benefits to expat plans By Trustnet correspondent  22-May-2008 05:00 PM
William Russell has launched its 2008 Global Life insurance and Global Income Protection plans for expatriates.

Fortis Insurance focuses on India through joint venture By Trustnet correspondent  15-May-2008 09:00 AM
Fortis Insurance has started selling life insurance and savings products in India through the establishment of a joint venture.

Scottish Life International reviews draft trust range By Barney Hatt  07-May-2008 05:15 PM
Scottish Life International says it has evaluated its draft trust range and is confident they remain appropriate in the post-Budget environment.

Hong Kong-based bank launches Philippines team By Rob Mackinlay  24-Apr-2008 05:00 PM
Hong Kong-based Sarasin Rabo Investment Management has formed an offshore wealth management team to serve the Philippines.

Asia increasingly important to Prudential's prospects By Leonora Walters  22-Apr-2008 03:00 PM
Prudential is conducting a two day visit to Hong Kong and Indonesia for investors and analysts today and tomorrow, as it announces that it will meet its target of doubling 2005 new business one year early.

Scottish Life International’s flexible PET By Barney Hatt  21-Apr-2008 10:20 AM
Scottish Life International has introduced a new trust that allows the settlor to establish a flexible trust using a potentially exempt transfer.

European Commission delays UCITS IV By Barney Hatt  15-Apr-2008 04:20 PM
European Commission delays UCITS IV

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