United Kingdom
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.
Tax & Regulation | 14 Jun 17
Gibraltar loses landmark lawsuit on EU passporting
Gibraltar has lost a landmark legal battle to be recognised as a separate EU state for tax purposes, in a ruling that deals a further blow to the British overseas territory’s hopes of securing a special status post-Brexit.
Macro Views | 13 Jun 17
ANALYSIS: Prepare for the ‘new normal’ of rising UK inflation
Any hopes the Bank of England could soon hike interest rates have been dashed after news of the UK’s soaring inflation emerged on Tuesday, so should we settle in for the ‘new normal’ of an inflationary world?
Tax & Regulation | 13 Jun 17
Sipps drive sharp rise in UK pension complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) received 15% more complaints about pensions in 2016/2017, with Sipps one of the most complained about products, despite a 6% drop in the number of people contacting the financial redress service.
Best Practice | 12 Jun 17
Financial advice tops Channel Island Ombudsman complaints
Nearly half of the investigations handled by the Channel Islands’ Financial Ombudsman (CIFO) last year related to investments and funds, with financial advice the single most complained about area.