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Soccer star Messi to face Spanish court on tax charges
International soccer star Lionel Messi will have to face trial for alleged tax fraud in Spain after a court in Barcelona turned down an appeal by his lawyers, the El Pais newspaper reported.
London’s growing high net worths draws IWI to UK
Luxembourg-based International Wealth Insurer (IWI) plans to tap growing demand in London for pan-European financial planning solutions, says its UK representative Mike Foxall.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Oct 15
Specialist calls for controls on global transfer charges
International money transfer firm Xpress Money has called for new measures to stop investors being exploited by hefty charges when sending cash overseas.
ANALYSIS: Will Godfrey departure steady the Investment Association ship?
The fact that Daniel Godfrey felt he had to leave his CEO post sheds much light on what was behind the threats from Schroders and M&G Investments to leave, but also raises new questions.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Oct 15
Global film scheme gang on trial for £100m tax fraud
A financial adviser and a group of film producers who set up an international scheme are facing a trial for fraud.