Regions
Survey: 2016 is the year for Asian equities
However, Japan is among the markets least likely to outperform this year, according to a sentiment survey of 1,200 institutional and professional investors conducted by Credit Suisse.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Apr 16
UK PM unveils new tax evasion law, defends £200k PET
The British prime minister David Cameron has announced a new law which makes companies criminally liable for employees who aid tax evasion as he defended his own tax affairs from mounting criticism following the ‘Panama Papers’ leak.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Apr 16
All crown dependencies to provide company ownership data
The Isle of Man and Jersey have formally committed to provide beneficial ownership information to law enforcement and tax authorities in the UK, with Guernsey set to follow suit after its upcoming general election.
Tax & Regulation | 11 Apr 16
UK launches taskforce to tackle Panama Papers
HM Revenue & Customs and the UK’s National Crime Agency will work with investigators, compliance specialists, the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to deal with the fallout of the Panama Papers.
Aegon sells two-thirds of UK annuity book
Dutch-headquartered life group Aegon is selling two-thirds of its UK annuity book to insurer Rothesay Life.