Tax & Technical | 22 Feb 18

In a bid to shut down a loophole in the common reporting standard, the OECD has opened a consultation on the abuse of residence by investment schemes, a move that has been met with scepticism from legal experts.

Alternatives | 22 Feb 18

Bitcoin, ether and other digital currencies are to come under scrutiny in the UK after the Treasury Committee announced on Thursday it has launched an inquiry into digital currencies and the technology behind them.

Best Practice | 22 Feb 18

The pan-European personal pension product aims to make long-term savings simpler while providing greater mobility across EU borders but there are critics that say the scheme, unless radically rethought, is doomed to fail.

Africa | 21 Feb 18

South Africa’s finance minister has announced an increase in estate duty from 20% to 25% for those with properties worth ZAR30m (£1.8m, $2.7m, €2.1m), a move a legal expert says will have a “significant effect” on the nation’s wealthy.

Investment | 21 Feb 18

Portfolios targeting inheritance tax mitigation have a new benchmark.