Tax & Regulation
UK regulator must see danger in the Priip Kid
The Association for Investment Companies (AIC) has added its voice to the criticism of the key information document (Kid) required under the retail investment and insurance products (Priip) regulations following a call for feedback by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Former Arsenal football agent loses £1.2m tax battle
A former top football agent, who had players on his books from Arsenal, Chelsea FC and Blackburn Rovers, has lost his £1.2m (€1.35m, $1.58m) tax battle with HM Revenue & Customs.
Best Practice | 26 Jul 18
‘Onerous compliance’ behind UK money laundering failings
UK anti money laundering efforts are struggling because heavy handed reporting rules are creating a glut in poor quality reports – a reform body has said.
EU exit paper gives UK expats a ‘glimmer of hope’
Europe’s own Brexit preparations paper offers international insurance and pension policy holders a way to keep honouring contracts – a cross border lawyer has argued.
FCA outlines passporting ‘backstop’ plans for no-deal Brexit
EU firms will be able to continue passporting into the UK if the Brexit transition period is canned, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which spelled out its backup plan on 25 July.