The Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) in Switzerland says new research reveals a willingness amongst trust practitioners to consider changes to the regulatory regime for trusts on the basis of a more trustee-specific regulator.

Asia will attract increased investor flows whether the global economic recovery begins firing on all cylinders or splutters to a temporary halt.

Standard Life Investments has appointed Séverine Laffineur as European Portfolio Manager in its Paris Office to expand its market share in the real estate sector.

Pensions written under the Isle of Man's 50C pensions legislation are now appearing on the list of QROPS shown on HMRC's website

Swiss & Global Asset Management has spoken strongly in favour of the German economy predicting it will grow by more than 3% for the second year running.

Following hard on the heels of signing tax agreements with Japan and Indonesia, the Isle of Man has announced a further strengthening of regulatory ties - this time with Slovenia.

Offshore Britain's drive to establish agreements for exchanging tax information with as many jurisdictions around the world as possible shows no signs of slackening.

IFAs building up an expatriate client base will be pleased to learn that the number of Brits who yearn to live and work away from the UK shows no sign of diminishing.

Online forex trading specialist, Oanda, has opened its European headquarters in London.

Cross-border tax specialists, Taxback has launched a new global mobility service for companies planning cross-border expansion.