Offshore Investment

The recent move of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to set a minimum exchange rate against the euro will impact favourably on the Swiss property market, predicts international property search specialist Quintessentially Estates.

Another year, another Japanese prime minister. Thankfully, when we buy Japanese equities, we are buying Japanese companies, not the Japanese economy and certainly not the Japanese government.

Singapore, Hong Kong and US come out top in a study by NatWest International Personal Banking in conjunction with The Centre of Future Studies which identifies the business climate for expat entrepreneurs.

Morningstar is set to launch a new colour-coded global analyst rating system for funds and a worldwide uniform approach for global fund research reports.

The latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) places UK 'offshore' top of the rankings with Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man listed as the top three offshore centres.

The IMA has questioned the scope of European Securities & Markets Authority (ESMA) proposed measures on Level 2 of the Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (AIFMD) warning requirements will create a fortress around Europe.

A pension-friendly UK residential property investment is on offer to sophisticated private investors by Residential Property Trading (RPT).

Skandia International has appointed Victor France as its sales director. France's chief area of responsibility will be overseeing the company's entire sales operation including the Middle East, South America, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Europe...

AIB International Savings has launched today following Anglo Irish Bank (International) becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Irish Bank earlier this year.

NatWest International Personal Banking (IPB) has launched the Platinum Deposit range, a 1 and 2 year account for expat savers who want the security of fixed interest rates. These two new deposit accounts provide both guaranteed rates and up to three interest...