Tax & Regulation | 23 Jul 15
Crown Dependency disclosure facilities ‘surprisingly’ underused
Crown Dependency disclosure facilities set up to offer individuals the opportunity to disclose any overdue payments or irregularities have yielded “surprisingly” low returns for HMRC, according to Pinsent Masons.
Lloyds shareholders launch court battle over HBOS takeover
Thousands of Lloyds Bank shareholders, including various large investment funds domiciled in the UK, Europe, the US, Canada and Asia, have kick-started a legal battle after it was alleged the bank’s takeover of HBOS was a bad deal for investors.
Investment | 23 Jul 15
ANALYSIS: Is cash the right accessory to beat the summer heat?
With the traditional summer volatility set to be followed by a US interest rate hike, some managers are holding their highest-ever cash weightings – but is this the right course of action?
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jul 15
Tax avoidance ‘sham’ defeated in tribunal by HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs has won a legal battle against a £29m offshore tax avoidance scheme where money was supposed to fund research into brain disorders.
Trustees demand and deserve sophisticated portfolio solutions: Standard Life Wealth
‘Investment solutions for trustees’ was the topic behind a debate between Jersey-based trustees, Standard Life Wealth’s investment experts and Enhance’s MD Barry Hardisty. All hosted by International Adviser…