Best Practice | 27 Oct 17

The UK tax office is planning to introduce hefty new penalties of up to 200% on taxpayers with undeclared offshore investments, prompting calls from the Association of Taxation Technicians for people to get their affairs sorted sooner rather than later.

Alternatives | 26 Oct 17

The ultra-wealthy are investing in sport at a rate higher than ever before, with more than 140 of the top sports clubs globally now being owned by 109 billionaires, according to a joint UBS Group and PwC report.

Industry | 25 Oct 17

The UK’s House of Lords has demanded a ban on pension cold calling be included in the upcoming Financial Guidance and Claims Bill following revelations that cold calls have risen 180% in just 10 months.

Tax & Regulation | 25 Oct 17

The Cayman Islands have introduced a “unique” law that allows a company to function with the tax benefits of a common-law trust, which could prove an attractive alternative to trusts for private clients.

Best Practice | 25 Oct 17

The Financial Conduct Authority is urging the public to report and speak out against investment scammers after finding that more than a fifth of those contacted by a suspected fraudulent investment firm stay silent.