Best Practice
Best Practice | 28 Nov 17
Red flags to watch out for with HMRC’s ‘pay first’ deterrent
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs has introduced a pay first, dispute later deterrent to stop aggressive tax planning which has pushed company profits into offshore jurisdictions.
Best Practice | 27 Nov 17
Cisi threatens legal action against fraudulent advisers
Following a damning investigation by a consumer watchdog, the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (Cisi) has warned that UK advisers will face legal action if they fraudulently claim to hold a qualification from the organisation.
Best Practice | 27 Nov 17
Soap opera praised for investment fraud storyline
Anti-fraud campaigners have welcomed a story arc in the world’s longest-running drama series that highlights the dangers of investment fraud.
How peer review improves advice
Putting every piece of advice through its “four eyes approach” ensures quality and healthy debate, David Benskin, director of Strabens Hall Hong Kong, told International Adviser.
Best Practice | 24 Nov 17
UK investigates ‘defined ambition’ pension schemes
The UK Government is launching an inquiry into collective defined contribution pension schemes, also known as defined ambition, which are commonplace in the Netherlands, Canada and Denmark but not yet permitted in the UK.