Hawksford, a Channel Islands' independent trust company, has acquired L-S&S GmbH, based in Zurich, Switzerland along with its New Zealand trust company.
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
Two UK citizens have been accused of fraud and racketeering in a US court case about a Ponzi scheme spanning three continents.
Latest research by Skandia International reveals that the overwhelming majority (80%) of offshore advisers would consider recommending ready-built packaged investment solutions that match their clients' attitude to risk.
Regulations currently under consultation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may pose a threat to the legitimacy of QROPS being used by expats in the region, an expert has warned.
A number of regulatory authorities around the world are tightening up on the type of products that can be sold to retail investors as well as the quality of advice given.
The number of IFAs facing issues with overseas property investments has soared over the last few years as the fall-out from the financial crisis has hit the schemes hard, according to a legal services firm.
Dubai World has come to a provisional agreement with its lenders to restructure $23.5bn (£16.4bn) of debt.
Stephen Snowden, manager of the Old Mutual Corporate Bond fund, on a volatile outlook for the months ahead
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