Europe
Swiss tax evaders come clean in record numbers
Officials in Zurich reported a three-fold rise in the number of tax evaders voluntarily turning themselves in during 2017, as international regulations requiring Swiss banks to share details of offshore clients takes effect.
EU tax evasion and money laundering rules come into force
The EU’s long anticipated tax cooperation directive (2011/16) has come into full effect.
Brexit to benefit Britain says Hambro chairman
The chairman of a £2.5bn wealth manager believes Britain will benefit from abandoning the European Union and it has a stronger hand in Brexit negotiations than many realise.
Nigel Green’s investor advice for 2018
Inflation rates rising, the Chinese economy slowing and the US pushing back against free trade agreements are all real possibilities investors must “carefully monitor” in 2018, according to deVere Group chief executive Nigel Green.
Federation of European IFAs hits 50 firms
The Federation of European IFAs has grown its membership to 50 with the recent acquisition of three new firms.