Tracking an insurance turnaround in Argentina

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A stable economy, insurance liberalization, the abolition of the state-run retirement system and a favorable business environment among Mercosur countries have made Argentina's life and property/casualty insurance industry a viable investment site. A number of major insurers and reinsurers have set up operations in the country, including Chase Manhattan and Zurich Re's joint venture with banco Provincia, the Newbridge Group investment fund's acquisition of the Bristol Group and Banco Nazionale del Lavoro's $200 million investment in the Juncal Group.

Life Insurance, Direct Life Insurance Carriers, Insurance industry, Life insurance industry, Argentina, Property and casualty insurance industry

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Accountants face risks doing estate planning

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The enormous transfer of wealth that will occur when baby boomers inherit an estimated $10.4 trillion fortune will create lucrative estate planning opportunities for accountants. Estate tax planning is also one of the riskier types of business conducted by certified public accountants (CPA) in terms of liability. CPAs should take care in conducting estate tax planning by consulting other experts when necessary and leaving legal issues to attorneys.

Economic aspects, Liability insurance

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A planning nightmare: conflicts of interest

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Professionals involved in estate planning, such as accountants and legal experts, need to be aware of and avoid circumstances in which they are in a conflict of interest. Ways to avoid such problems, which often lead to legal problems and a reduction in a company's integrity, include determining in writing plans of action in the event of conflicts that occur between members in a client group.

Attorneys, Offices of Lawyers, Lawyers, Practice

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