United Kingdom
Latest news | 14 Nov 17
Sports stars to get £100,000 tax free as testimonial income
Retiring sports stars look set to receive a boost under proposals to double the tax free earnings threshold for testimonials.
Aviva acquires Irish insurer Friends First
Aviva is now the largest composite insurer in Ireland following a deal to acquire Friends First Life Assurance Company for €130m (£116m, $151m).
Investment | 13 Nov 17
FCA drops Mifid II bombshell on brokers
Mifid II rules on payment for research could extend to sales and trading roles, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned.
Tax & Regulation | 13 Nov 17
HMRC extends trust filing deadline
The deadline to register new trusts on HM Revenue & Customs’ Trust Registration Service (TRS) has been extended by three months to 5 January 2018.
Investment | 13 Nov 17
Woodford backs two more banks
Neil Woodford has added to his position in UK banks, with both Barclays and RBS appearing in his portfolios he revealed on Thursday.


