Tax & Regulation
Defunct DFM clients targeted by scammers
Clients approached by individuals claiming to represent PwC and The Share Centre
Julius Baer’s US tax evasion charges dismissed
In 2016, the Swiss bank agreed to pay $547m and settle tax evasion allegations
Six international finance centres targeted by EU over tax
Pressure builds on non-EU jurisdictions ahead of publication of revised blacklist
Only 25% of people seek regulated advice for Sipps
A UK MP has branded the trend ‘worrying’, especially if investors don’t have a financial buffer
Financial ombudsman reports surge in Sipp enquiries
Also increase in portfolio management cases and referrals between October and December 18