Tax & Regulation
Tax & Regulation | 16 Jun 17
IoM’s New Earth boss slams regulator probe a ‘witch hunt’
John Bourbon, the former director of Isle of Man-based Premier Group, the company behind the ill-fated £300m New Earth Group of funds, has described the regulator’s decision to investigate allegations of mis-selling against the fund manager “something of a witch hunt”.
Aussie advisers to help foot the bill for industry regulator
The Australian Government has approved an industry funding model that will see retail financial advisers pay at least A$1,500 (£890, $1,136, €1,012) each to fund the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic).
Retirement | 15 Jun 17
Ex-footballer Shearer settles negligent financial advice case
Alan Shearer has agreed a settlement deal after launching a £9m ($11.5m, €10.2m) court bid against his former financial adviser for giving the ex-Newcastle United and England striker negligent financial advice.
Netherlands urged to slash 30% expat tax break
The Dutch government may be looking to reduce a 30% tax break used by wealthy expats after it was deemed “too generous”, according to a new report.
Tax & Regulation | 14 Jun 17
Five things to expect from the new UK government
After an astonishing general election that delivered a hung UK parliament, there has been nothing but political uncertainty in recent weeks. All eyes now turn to the delayed Queen’s Speech on 19 June, setting out the legislative programme for this year. Click on the arrows in picture below to see five things likely to come up in her speech.