Regions
UK ‘shatters’ tax secrecy of offshore territories
The tax secrecy practices of Britain’s Overseas Territories have been “shattered” by the UK Government, which in a dramatic turn of events, put its support behind an amendment that will introduce public ownership registers.
Tax & Regulation | 1 May 18
Calling all advisers who battle IHT complexity
Advisers battling the complexity of the UK’s inheritance tax are being asked to contact the government’s Office for Tax Simplification.
Alternatives | 1 May 18
Fulcrum launches alternatives fund with ESG input
Fulcrum Asset Management has launched the Diversified Liquid Alternatives fund, which it said will have a significant ESG research input.
Best Practice | 1 May 18
No need to panic in Malta
While some confusion in the industry exists, Malta’s incoming pension regulations are common sense and there is no need to panic, industry sources have said.
Providers to stump up 25% of advisers’ compensation bills
Despite some strong opposition, the UK financial regulator has released major plans to force providers to pay 25% of advisers’ Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) bills.