Offshore Investment

Nine more countries have signed the OECD's Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. Plus 9 others have commited to signing or have ratified the Convention.

Ucits have enjoyed a surge in demand in the first quarter of 2013, according to the latest statistics from the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA).

Source launches first US energy ETF offering diversified exposure to Master Limited Parternships (MLPs) to European investors.

The Luxembourg-domiciled Africa Equity Opportunities Fund to be led by Paul Clark.

Britain's Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories have re-affirmed their commitment to a global standard in tax transparency, which will lead to cost savings to businesses and government.

Fear of a sudden market correction is causing pension fund managers in Europe to cut equity allocations as trustees and corporate sponsors remain focussed on managing volatility in pension plan funding positions.

Axa Wealth International has made a series of enhancements to its specialist offshore proposition to offer advisers a broader range of adviser charging options and trust features.

The finalists for this year's Professional Adviser International Fund & Product Awards 2013 have now been announced.

A recent conference on wealth management in Jersey raised concerns over the evolution of exchange of information.

Head of proposition at AXA Wealth International Simon Willoughby gives his view on why the offshore market is changing but there are bright spots on the horizon.