United Kingdom
Tax & Regulation | 25 Oct 17
Cayman Islands offers trust alternative
The Cayman Islands have introduced a “unique” law that allows a company to function with the tax benefits of a common-law trust, which could prove an attractive alternative to trusts for private clients.
Best Practice | 25 Oct 17
UK watchdog recruits public to fight scammers
The Financial Conduct Authority is urging the public to report and speak out against investment scammers after finding that more than a fifth of those contacted by a suspected fraudulent investment firm stay silent.
Value Partners implements UK GEM sales strategy
Hong Kong-based asset manager Value Partners Group is promoting its expertise in Asia in a bid to attract UK and European sales to its Global Emerging Markets (Gem) strategy.
Rich at risk after offshore law firm hacked
Just 18 months after the Panama Papers rocked the offshore world, a Bermuda-based offshore law firm has confirmed it was hacked in 2016, raising concerns that details of high net worth individuals and corporations could be at risk.
United Kingdom | 25 Oct 17
GP appears in court over IFA murder plot
A Dorset doctor accused of plotting an IFA’s murder has appeared in court.