Regions
United Kingdom | 21 Jul 15
Deadline for HMRC employee benefit trust settlements nears
Companies have just days left to settle their use of employee benefit trusts (EBTs) with HM Revenue & Customs or risk facing substantially higher tax bills, accountancy firm Moore Stephens has warned.
Tax & Regulation | 20 Jul 15
Time for FCA to refocus on fraudsters, says RPC
The surprise departure of Martin Wheatley as head of the Financial Conduct Authority could be an opportunity for the UK regulator to refocus activity on small-scale fraudsters who target the unsophisticated retail investor, says City law firm RPC.
Four in five accountants leaving clients in dark over LDF
Just 19% of accountants have informed their clients about the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility despite the beneficial programme being withdrawn in December, a survey has revealed.
Tax & Regulation | 20 Jul 15
New UK offshore tax laws must prove criminal intent – CIOT
The UK government’s plans for a new law to make offshore tax evasion a criminal offence must include a requirement that prosecutors prove criminal intent, according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
UTI International rolls out India fund
The Ireland-domiciled India Dynamic Equity Fund is aimed at institutional investors who wish to access India’s equity market.