United Kingdom
Tax & Technical | 15 Dec 17
Scotland’s ‘hideously complex’ income tax plans
Scottish Government proposals for income tax rates have been criticised as too complex with tiny benefits for individuals.
Guernsey wants off tax haven blacklists
Guernsey’s lack of inclusion on the EU’s tax haven blacklist has prompted the island to call for Portugal and Lithuania to follow suit and remove it from their respective lists.
Best Practice | 14 Dec 17
Landmark FCA market abuse fine hits £70,000
An Aim-listed investment company has been fined by the Financial Conduct Authority for failing to disclose inside information, the first such ruling since market abuse regulations came into force in 2016.
New Earth owner has licence revoked
Isle of Man-based Premier Group (PGIOM), the company behind the ill-fated £300m New Earth Group of funds, has had its financial services operating licence revoked by the island’s regulator.
Best Practice | 14 Dec 17
Growth stock hysteria clouding investor judgment
Investors are missing out on good, profitable businesses by becoming swept up in the growth stock hysteria, AJ Bell’s Ryan Hughes has warned.