Tax & Regulation
Best Practice | 6 Mar 18
First unexplained wealth orders issued in £22m case
The UK’s National Crime Agency has secured the first unexplained wealth orders to uncover if two properties are ultimately owned by a politically exposed person, less than a month after the legislation was introduced.
New Zealand considers wealth tax and foreign ownership limits
New Zealanders could face a wealth tax and a broader capital gains tax if plans being considered by a tax working group are pushed through.
Best Practice | 6 Mar 18
Should baby boomers pay more tax?
The chickens have come home to roost for baby boomers and they should be taxed more to create greater fairness between the generations, a UK politician has argued.
Cycling superstar Bradley Wiggins named in charity tax scam
Tour de France champion Sir Bradley Wiggins has been named as an investor in a tax avoidance scheme that used a charity as a front in an attempt to deprive HM Treasury of more than £100m ($138m, €112m).
Best Practice | 5 Mar 18
Asset managers pay £34m compensation for closet trackers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ordered asset managers to pay investors £34m (€38m, $46.9m) in compensation after overcharging for “closet tracker” funds, in a move described as “hugely positive” for investors.