Regions
Gibraltar planning for ‘hard Brexit’ end to EU market access
Gibraltar is preparing for a post-Brexit scenario where firms will no longer have access to the European Union single market, focusing instead on maintaining a preferential relationship with Britain, a top government official has revealed.
North America | 9 May 17
‘Frustrated’ EU politicians step up pressure on US over Fatca
Members of the European Parliament have asked the European Commission to open talks with the US to make data exchange under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) reciprocal.
Eaton Vance targets European investors with global HY fund
Eaton Vance Management International has rolled out a global high yield bond fund, aimed at European investors.
EU eyes ‘hard law’ approach to regulating advisers
The European Commission could follow in the footsteps of the UK by imposing fines and other disciplinary measures for advisers, who use “aggressive” tax planning schemes to help their clients avoid paying tax.
Tax & Regulation | 9 May 17
UK’s RDR has failed to bring advice to the masses
The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) regulations, which banned commission and introduced a fee-based model for advisers, has failed to improve the accessibility of financial advice, according to industry stalwart Peter Mann.