United Kingdom
What the Brexit transition means for advisers
UK and European IFA firms have said while the Brexit transition agreement offers “some degree of certainty”, it is important to remember it is not the complete solution and they must still operate with an element of caution.
UK ‘shatters’ tax secrecy of offshore territories
The tax secrecy practices of Britain’s Overseas Territories have been “shattered” by the UK Government, which in a dramatic turn of events, put its support behind an amendment that will introduce public ownership registers.
Tax & Regulation | 1 May 18
Calling all advisers who battle IHT complexity
Advisers battling the complexity of the UK’s inheritance tax are being asked to contact the government’s Office for Tax Simplification.
Alternatives | 1 May 18
Fulcrum launches alternatives fund with ESG input
Fulcrum Asset Management has launched the Diversified Liquid Alternatives fund, which it said will have a significant ESG research input.
Providers to stump up 25% of advisers’ compensation bills
Despite some strong opposition, the UK financial regulator has released major plans to force providers to pay 25% of advisers’ Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) bills.