Tax & Regulation
Aussie and IoM schemes boost UK Rops list as transfers drop
HM Revenue & Customs’ list of recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) has grown by 10% on the back of more schemes from Australia and the Isle of Man being added. This rise, however, follows official figures showing that the number of Qrops transfers hit its lowest level for six years last year.
Best Practice | 1 Aug 17
UAE regulator ups pressure on advisers over fees and capital
The UAE Insurance Authority has announced plans to tighten capital requirements for licenced brokers and ensure full disclosure of all commissions ahead of its move to restrict upfront fees.
Tax & Regulation | 31 Jul 17
FCA bans IFA from giving DB pension transfer advice
Another British financial advice firm has been stopped from carrying out defined benefit (DB) transfer advice by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as Standard Life calls for greater flexibility.
Ronaldo faces 3.5 years in jail over tax evasion charges
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is facing up to three and a half years in jail after he was accused of having evaded paying €14.7m (£13.1m, $17.3m) in taxes since 2010.
Liquidators label collapsed Louis Group ‘worthless’
Liquidators for collapsed Isle of Man-based property investment firm Louis Group have said that, following legal advice, they will not pursue claims against Louis Group IoM’s insurers, its parent company in South Africa or founder Alan Louis, reports local newspaper IOM Today.