Tax & Regulation | 21 Apr 17
Controversial death tax hike axed ahead of snap election
Plans to introduce a sharp increase in UK probate fees have been scrapped by the Ministry of Justice as a direct consequence of the surprise snap general election in June.
Europe ex UK funds beat index over three key timescales
The average European ex UK fund performance suggests that active managers added value over three, five, and 10 years, despite 2016 being a tough period for active European ex UK funds after the strong outperformance of the previous 12 months.
Tax & Regulation | 20 Apr 17
HMRC loses Sipp case over pension liberation charges
A UK court has ruled that Sipp scheme operator Sippchoice should not pay sanction charges after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) accused it of being a pension liberation vehicle.
Alternatives | 20 Apr 17
Schroders boosts private equity holdings with Adveq deal
Schroders is set to expand its private equity business through the acquisition of Swiss-based private equity firm Adveq Holding for an undisclosed sum.
French presidential candidate wants a 100% tax on the rich
Jean-Luc Melenchon, a far-left candidate backed by the French Communist Party, has said he would introduce a 100% tax on income above €400,000 (£428,800, $425,000).