Tax & Regulation
New broom kicks off STM governance drive
STM Group has taken the first steps to boost its compliance and governance in the wake of a critical report.
No-deal Brexit could make 38 million pension payments illegal
The head of the Association of British Insurers has warned that 38 million individuals living in the EU could have their UK pension and life policy payments deemed “illegal” if no Brexit deal is reached.
Under pressure UK taxman facing more High Court challenges
Taxpayers are fighting back against the more aggressive and dogmatic approach being taken by HM Revenue & Customs, according to law firm RPC.
Naming and shaming tax avoiders doesn’t work
The threat of having their names made public does not stop people and companies from avoiding paying tax, a report commissioned by HM Revenue & Customs has found.
Gina Miller takes action against FCA over Mifid II silence
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has been taken to task for a lack of transparency over its enforcement of Mifid II rules around costs and charges by Gina Miller, co-founder of wealth management firm SCM Direct.