Hawksford, a Channel Islands' independent trust company, has acquired L-S&S GmbH, based in Zurich, Switzerland along with its New Zealand trust company.

Figures from the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) confirm the current slump in demand for equity and bond funds.

Currency volatility will continue to be a major concern for SMEs throughout 2011.

Guernsey Finance has visited China to strengthen industry relationships in both Shanghai and Beijing.

Matthew Stephens discusses how recent changes brought in by the Finance Act can bring estate planning benefits and lessen the impact of inheritance tax.

Nigel Barlow looks at the effects of living longer on retirement planning.

Peter Gould discusses the issues clients face when trying to get the most from their retirement income.

Providers are hailing it as a solution to pensioner poverty but retirement planners are taking a more cautious approach to using equity release in this way. Maryrose Fison takes a closer look at what advisers need to consider when advising on these products....

Christine Hallett talks to Retirement Planner about the demand for SSAS, as well as how QROPS and QNUPS can interplay with SIPPs

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