Regions
EU advisers face VAT fees after ‘historic’ Italian ruling
The Italian tax authority has ruled that independent financial advisers are subject to VAT fees, setting a legal precedent for other EU nations to adopt.
Sipp provider sued by 77 investors
A judge has granted a request from 77 self-invested person pension scheme (Sipps) investors to join forces under a group litigation order and sue Berkeley Burke Sipp Administration for mis-selling.
Landmark inquiry begins into Australia’s financial services
Australia has launched a major public inquiry into alleged misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services sector.
What fortune will the Year of the Dog bring China?
Friday 16 February marks the Chinese New Year, with 2018 welcoming the Year of the Dog. However, while the dog is associated with honesty, faithfulness, and a strong sense of responsibility in the Chinese zodiac, investors will be hoping for a repeat of 2017 – the Year of the Rooster – which saw the MSCI China Index return nearly 55%.
Best Practice | 9 Feb 18
One in 25 expecting a million pound inheritance – survey
One person in 25 in the UK expects to inherit an estate over a million pounds, according to research from Canada Life.