HMRC to miss target unless LDF
The Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility (LDF) must see a “dramatic” influx in declarations or HM Revenue & Customs will fail to meet its £3bn target, says a leading tax specialist.
Tax & Regulation | 28 Oct 14
Divorcees top list of tax evasion tip offs
The number of informants being paid by HMRC to provide information about tax evasion has reached a record high, with former spouses coming top of the list for tip-offs, according to City law firm, RPC.
Middle East | 28 Oct 14
First Lux bank in DIFC
Banque Internationale-Luxembourg, has become the first Luxembourg bank to open in the DIFC, backing the grand duchy’s efforts to become the primary centre for Islamic funds outside of the Middle East.
United Kingdom | 28 Oct 14
New investor forum encourages international
A group of institutions in the UK, known as the Investor Forum, has published a list of 13 objectives, included in which is an aim to encourage the involvement of more international investors with UK companies.
ROBO-STOX Europes first robotics ETF
The investment firm is collaborating with robotics and automation researcher ROBO-STOX to provide investors with easy access to the growing automated technology industry