Tax & Regulation | 9 Mar 15

Two thirds of Britons are opposed to the UK Governments ability to demand the payment of disputed tax without passing through the court system, a poll released today has found.

Companies | 9 Mar 15

HM Revenue & Customs has ramped up the rules around tax avoidance schemes with “high risk” promoters now facing fines up to £1m.

North America | 9 Mar 15

FATCA, the US’s controversial piece of US tax legislation, has marked the first step towards global transparency and has provided cooperating jurisdictions with plenty of leniency, a US-based tax expert has said.

United Kingdom | 9 Mar 15

Isle of Man-based pension provider Kreston Pensions has strengthened its London ties with the appointment of a new consultant.

Products | 6 Mar 15

Brandeaux has sold its troubled property portfolio, Liberty Living, to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for £1.1bn allowing it to return nearly all of its shareholders money.