Skandia International and Fairbairn Private Bank are two of this year's major winners in the International Fund & Product Awards 2011.
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.
Steven Levin has been appointed CEO of Skandia International, replacing the departing Andre Oszmann.
Offshore advisers predict rising sales of Qualifying Registered Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) products this year, mainly because income drawn avoids UK tax.
Investors shied away from cash and fixed interest towards the end of 2009 and gradually moved into equity and property investments, according to Skandia.
Rachael Griffin goes through the benefits of using excluded property trusts
Market volatility will not damage demand for offshore products, advisers say.