Investment | 15 Sep 17

All is not as stable as it appears in the energy industry, warns Ardevora co-founder Jeremy Lang, who believes the sector is “a slowly unfolding trap”.

Best Practice | 15 Sep 17

Pension rules are still a murky area in the eyes of savers and tax allowances continue to be a mystery for many people, warns Ian Price, divisional director for pensions at St James’s Place.

Industry | 15 Sep 17

The cross-border life industry is in rude health but focusing on technology and change to stay competitive, according to three top executives speaking at International Adviser’s Fund Links Forum.

Companies | 15 Sep 17

HMRC’s most senior tax professional is to retire, while Deloitte has poached a senior commissioner from the US Internal Revenue Service, and Standard Chartered Private Bank has hired two veteran private bankers in Asia.

Africa | 15 Sep 17

Plans to scrap a tax exemption on overseas earnings have been watered down by the South African Treasury and a tax-free allowance of ZAR1m (£57,143, $76,003, €63,904) introduced instead following pressure from expats and interest groups.