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‘Suspicious wealth’ bought £4.2bn of London property
Criminals will have fewer places to hide their dirty money after the UK announced a world-first public register that will force foreign companies owning UK properties to reveal their ultimate owners.
Public blasts bid to ‘kill off’ pensions dashboard
A petition fighting plans to scrap a dashboard that would bring together information about UK pensions has garnered nearly 85,000 signatures of support in just six days.
Best Practice | 23 Jul 18
Top tips for retiring to Portugal
What are the big questions that need to be answered before people retire to Portugal? Blevins Franks’ business development director Jason Porter offers a case study highlighting key questions to consider.
Investec granted first Isle of Man alternative bank licence
The very first Isle of Man Alternative Banking Regime (ABR) licence has been granted to Investec Bank (Channel Islands).
Commodities | 20 Jul 18
Failed Columna fund targeted by financial investigator
Switzerland-based financial investigator David Mapley has launched a campaign to seek the return of $400,000 (£307,092, €343,963) for a client who invested in the failed Columna Commodities fund.