Offshore Investment

Isle of Man-based offshore savings bank Britannia International has launched two fixed rate savings accounts.

Martin Currie is looking to add to its Luxembourg domiciled Sicav range, with the launch of a UCITS IV compliant global emerging markets fund later this year, subject to regulatory approval.

Sovereign Trust Channel Islands has launched a web-based technical service for advisers to help them advise their clients on QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes) and QNUPS (Qualifying Non-UK Pension Scheme).

Launched by Standard Bank in Jersey and the Isle of Man, Quantum Plus 6 is the latest in the Quantum structured product range.

SVM Asset Management's Colin McLean believes the cost of trying to maintain the Eurozone might prove too much for the voters of Northern Europe.

The fund has been registered for sale as a Restricted scheme under Singapore regulations meaning it is only available to accredited investors.

Skandia International has added two new Dublin-based emerging market funds to its offshore ranges.

GLG's European Alpha Alternative UCITS fund, which is part of the Man Group, is closed to new investment after reach $1bn.

As of today, (1st July 2011) the Isle of Man has moved fully to automatic exchange of information with European Union member states in accordance with the EU Savings Directive, making it one of the first non-EU country to do so.

Royal London 360° has announced a fillip to savers with its LifePlan international protection product with the immediate withdrawal of credit card fees.