Global offshore investing provider
Friends Provident International
Listed for comparison
International life and investment provider for expatriates and affluent local nationals in selected markets. It does not sell directly to customers. International life / investment provider.
At a glance
- Provider type
- International life / investment provider
- Access model
- Financial adviser
- Global reach
- High
- Primary jurisdiction
- Depends on the market
- Investment structure
- Insurance-based investment structure
- Multi-currency
- Product dependent. FX costs are not published here.
- Asset-holding structure
- Assets are held within policy structures.
- Portability
- Described as good within supported international markets, with product availability that differs by market.
- Public minimum
- Product dependent.
Global reach describes the published international footprint. It does not mean the provider accepts clients in every country.
Provider type
Insurance-based investment structure. International life / investment provider.
A brokerage account, an investment platform, an insurance bond and a private-insurance wrapper are different legal structures. They should not be treated as the same product.
Who it may suit
People comparing an adviser-distributed international life or investment-linked policy in a supported market. That describes the published focus. It is not a view on whether this provider is suitable for you.
Where does this provider operate?
Global expatriates and affluent local nationals in selected markets are described. Market presence is not the same as eligibility for every resident of that market.
Isle of Man, with a described presence in the UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong and other markets. Offices, branches and distribution regions are not the same thing as a confirmation that residents of those places can open an account or policy.
- Europe
- Selected markets
- Middle East
- Strong
- Asia
- Strong
- Americas
- Selected markets
- Africa
- Selected markets
Strong, selected markets and limited describe the reviewed coverage. Confirm current eligibility with the provider.
Where is the account or policy legally based?
Where the provider is headquartered is not necessarily where your account or policy would be booked.
The entity and the product depend on the market.
Can you open this directly?
Adviser required
Financial adviser. Financial adviser distributed.
This page does not open an account or policy.
Investment access
Fund-centre and investment-linked product model.
The investments available can depend on the entity, the product and the country of residence. Where a fund or security is established can also differ from where the account or policy is booked. This page does not turn that into a tax conclusion.
Multi-currency capability
Product dependent. FX costs are not published here.
A currency described for one product is not a promise that every client can hold it. Current FX rates and spreads are not published here.
How are the assets held?
Assets are held within policy structures.
Brokerage custody, platform custody, insurance ownership, an external custodian and private insurance are different legal positions. This description does not, by itself, indicate the level of protection, and it does not apply automatically to every product.
Tax and reporting
Tax treatment depends on the investor’s residence, the product and the relevant tax rules.
Online valuations, transactions, fund choices, switching and automatic exchange of information documentation. This is not a personal tax return.
International financial institutions may have reporting obligations under CRS, FATCA and other regimes. An offshore arrangement is not anonymous, and reporting does not mean the provider calculates or files your tax.
Portability
Described as good within supported international markets, with product availability that differs by market.
A portable description does not mean tax treatment, investment access or adviser access stays the same after a move. Confirm whether you can keep the arrangement, add money, switch investments and continue to receive service in the new country.
Minimum and client segment
Product dependent.
A published figure can apply to one product and not to another. Confirm the current minimum for the entity and the product you are comparing.
What protection applies?
Protection depends on the specific legal entity and structure. Banking compensation, investment compensation, policyholder compensation, segregated assets and custodian segregation are different ideas, and they do not transfer from one entity to another.
The reviewed material describes the booking location as the entity and product for the market. The regulator, any compensation scheme and any policyholder arrangement depend on the legal entity and the product. That registration was not independently confirmed for this page.
Availability is market-specific. The reviewed material says Friends Provident International does not sell directly to customers and refers prospective clients to financial advisers.
Look beyond the headline fee
A full cost can include more than one of the items below. Numeric charges are shown only when the reviewed material states a current figure. Ask the provider for the schedule that applies to the product and the entity.
- Adviser fee
- Platform charge
- Policy charge
- Custody
- Investment management
- Fund costs
- Trading
- FX
- Administration
- Establishment charge
- Withdrawal or surrender
- Transfer or exit charge
Questions to ask
Can you accept someone resident in my country?
Confirm the current answer with Friends Provident International. It depends on the legal entity, your country of residence and the product.
Which legal entity would serve me?
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Where would my account or policy be booked?
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Can I open directly, or do I need an adviser?
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Who legally owns or holds the investments?
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What currencies can I hold?
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What FX costs apply?
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Which investments can I access?
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What happens if I move country?
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Can I continue contributing or investing after a move?
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Can I transfer the arrangement elsewhere?
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What investor or policyholder protection applies?
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What CRS or FATCA reporting applies?
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What are the full costs?
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Are there surrender or exit charges?
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Are there minimum investment requirements?
Confirm the current answer with Friends Provident International. It depends on the legal entity, your country of residence and the product.
Sources and review
Information is based on publicly available provider information reviewed by WiT Access. Availability, product terms and jurisdictions can change. Reviewed 6 October 2026.
WiT Access provides general information and comparison resources. Offshore investing does not automatically provide a tax advantage. Nothing on this page constitutes investment, financial, tax or legal advice. Investments can fall as well as rise in value.