Tax & Regulation
FCA bans adviser spouses for ‘calculated’ deception
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has barred John Chiesa and Colette Chiesa, founders of an authorised IFA firm, from ever working in financial services for the “calculated way” they deceived creditors.
‘Outdated’ EU directive will swamp advisers warns expert
International financial adviser Mazars has warned the ‘laudable’ intent of the incoming Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) could be lost under the burden of regulation which is already out of date.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Oct 17
Four types of tax evaders targeted in HMRC campaign
Tax investigators are ramping up the pressure on tax evaders with a ‘spotters guide’ identifying four types of offenders they are focusing on as a priority.
Industry vexed by ‘scrapping’ of long term care cap
Expats expecting to return for a comfortable retirement in the UK may need to start working overtime or recalibrate their financial calculations in light of reports that Theresa May has shelved plans to cap long-term care costs.
French wealth tax amendment to cover cars, jewellery and yachts
President Macron looks set to amend his French tax reforms after a key-ally said certain high value items should be covered in a reformed wealth tax.