Tax & Regulation

Best Practice | 27 Feb 18

Expats in Spain who are not 100% clear on their residency status should pay careful attention to the more than €20m paid by Colombian singer Shakira to Spain’s Treasury for failing to pay tax on her worldwide income.

Best Practice | 27 Feb 18

Legal systems designed to make extradition of criminals possible across borders could be open to abuse by those with financial disputes.

Industry | 26 Feb 18

There was a “critical lack of transparency” by the Isle of Man’s treasury minister in the lead up to introducing pension freedoms for the island, the chair of the jurisdiction’s association of pension scheme providers told International Adviser.

Best Practice | 26 Feb 18

In a move that comes too late for scammed British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) members, the Financial Conduct Authority has announced a consultation on a public register of approved financial advisers and other industry professionals.

Best Practice | 26 Feb 18

A more rigorous approach by regulators is under way in jurisdictions around the world, aimed at tackling malpractice by financial advisers and others within the financial services industry.