Tax & Regulation | 13 Oct 15
Tax body chides UK Gov’t plan to jail accidental evaders
The UK Government’s pledge to introduce a criminal offence that could put unintentional offshore tax evaders behind bars has been criticised by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
Investment | 13 Oct 15
UK property to return 8.8% per annum – Aviva Investors
Aviva Investors has forecast British property to return in the order of 8.8% per annum over the next five years.
United Kingdom | 12 Oct 15
UK Gov’t kick-starts consultation into accessibility of advice
The Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly initiated a consultation to “radically improve” the access and affordability of financial advice in the UK, the first step in a major review of the industry.
One in three IFA owners to retire within 10 years
The wealth management M&A race is set to be ratcheted up a notch with more than a third of IFA owners planning to retire within 10 years.
Hong Kong pilots scheme to streamline fund approval process
Hong Kong’s financial regulator is looking to speed up the application process for distributing funds across the region by piloting a new initiative.