Regions
Hong Kong tops most expensive expat hub rankings
The majority of the priciest places to live as an expat are in Asia.
Regulator warns 12 DB pension schemes over transfer activity
The UK Pensions Regulator has written to the trustees of 12 different defined benefit (DB) pensions schemes regarding transfer activity.
UK lifeboat scheme off the hook for Beaufort compensation
The UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will not have to pay full compensation to clients of collapsed Beaufort Asset Clearing Services after the High Court approved a plan to return client money and assets.
Harlequin adviser banned and fined $60,000
The chief executive of a UK advice firm that distributed high-risk Harlequin products has been banned from holding any significant positions of influence or senior management.
Tax & Technical | 2 Aug 18
Fears UK taxman is planning fishing trips
Legal experts are worried the removal of tribunal oversight on financial data requests from HM Revenue & Customs will launch speculative “fishing expeditions” against taxpayers.