Tax & Technical | 22 May 14
HMRC tax bashing the middle classes
Mike Down, head of tax risk and investigation management group at Baker Tilly, says HMRCs aggressive tax penalty structure is victimising the British middle classes. Here he discusses what the future could hold for the body which has been so heavily criticised in recent month.
People Moves | 22 May 14
Scammell joins Brooks Macdonald
David Scammell, a former regional sales manager for Friends Provident International, has joined Brooks Macdonald Funds.
Amundi launches global bond and currency fund
The fund launch comes in response to Europe’s changing fixed income environment.
Offshore Bonds | 21 May 14
When not to keep it in the family
Almost a quarter of advisers have experienced problems when family members have been appointed as trustees, according to new research.
Investment | 21 May 14
Five income funds boosted by Budget changes
Fund and wealth managers are still trying to understand the impact of the pension changes George Osborne made in his recent Budget. Richard Romer Lee suggests five funds that are already ahead of the game for those who need an ongoing supply of income.