Tax & Regulation
Tax & Regulation | 9 Sep 14
MiFID II still worrying UK wealth managers
UK wealth managers remain concerned about the high compliance costs associated with MiFID II and its incompatibility with the traditional structure of UK non-bank wealth managers, says Jonathan Sokhanvari, COO at Multrees.
Tax & Regulation | 9 Sep 14
Vaccine tax avoidance scheme loses in court
A cynical tax avoidance scheme which abused the reliefs offered for research into life-saving vaccines to claim back £77m, has been rejected at a second tribunal.
Tax & Regulation | 8 Sep 14
Property tax avoiders targeted by new HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs has established a taskforce to deal specifically with people trying to dodge property tax in the south west of England and in south Wales.
Tax & Regulation | 4 Sep 14
Chase de Vere ordered to pay compensation
The Financial Ombudsman Service has ruled in favour of a client which was advised by Chase de Vere to invest £145,000 into three high risk UCIS funds, six years before his retirement.
Tax & Regulation | 3 Sep 14
Scottish independence to create uncertain
Scotlands possible independence as a result of its upcoming referendum could throw up a multitude of potential issues for investors and advisers using Scottish products, says a senior industry figure.