Demand for cross-border knowledge to grow

Much has been written in recent months regarding the strength of the ongoing planning opportunities available to advisers through offshore bonds. There is no doubt that despite investment market uncertainty and UK tax changes these products will have a significant part to play in future financial planning. However, I believe that this will be driven as much by the evolving needs of clients as by the fiscal position of the product. European Union directives are impacting on business to at least the same extent as domestic regulation in individual markets. In particular the EU Mediation Dir...