United Kingdom
Offshore trusts hit by fresh anti-avoidance measures
Anti-avoidance measures targeting the tax treatment of payments and benefits from offshore trusts will make the use of such vehicles less appealing, says FPI’s Brendan Harper.
Warning: scam victims being retargeted
Fraudsters are posing as anti-scam officers to trick people who have already fallen victim to fraud into handing over their personal and banking details.
Best Practice | 13 Sep 17
Buoyant advisers nervous about Brexit
Despite economic headwinds, political uncertainty and a millennial generation failing to save enough, the financial advice industry is optimistic and hiring, according to a new report by Aegon.
Best Practice | 13 Sep 17
Divorce rate pushes women to seek advice
Greater numbers of UK women are seeking financial advice due to increasing rates of divorce and the rise of female entrepreneurs, but the industry still lacks diversity and is struggling to attract female IFAs.
Fixed Income | 13 Sep 17
Man Utd the winning ticket: Train
Manchester United has been added to Nick Train’s Finsbury Growth & Income Trust, his first new holding in two years.