United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 22 May 17
UK leader steps up adviser clampdown over tax avoidance
The UK’s Conservative Party has said it plans to impose “tougher regulations” on advisers who use aggressive tax planning as one of its campaign pledges ahead of next month’s general election.
Tax & Regulation | 19 May 17
Critics slam UK’s plans to scrap fraud agency as ‘dreadful’
British prime minister Theresa May’s pledge to abolish the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been blasted as a “great danger” as critics voice concerns it will harm how white collar crime is tackled in the UK.
Investment | 19 May 17
WisdomTree offers short-duration SHAG to investors
WisdomTree has united with Bloomberg Barclays to launch SHAG, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) targeting short-duration US fixed income.
Best Practice | 18 May 17
UK advisers turning to law firms as IHT changes bite
Financial advisers expect a boom in demand for inheritance tax (IHT) advice and are looking to strengthen business partnerships with lawyers to help them cope.
United Kingdom | 18 May 17
UK PM May proposes £100k ‘death tax’ social care cap
British prime minister Theresa May has set out plans to significantly raise the threshold of personal assets at which people will be eligible for state help with residential care costs from £23,250 to £100,000 (€116,424, $129,396).