United Kingdom
The name’s Bond, Offshore Bond: UK policyholder beware!
Should a European policyholder (assuming that they are also the life insured) become UK tax resident, the question arises of how foreign insurance bonds are taxed in the UK writes Mara Monte, associate in Withers’ Private Client and Tax team.
Jurisdictions face critical EU tax haven blacklist test
A ‘substance’ test that determines whether actual business activities of offshore structures take place in a jurisdiction could be the make or break factor for 53 countries facing the prospect of being added to an EU-wide tax haven blacklist.
Best Practice | 9 Nov 17
Guardian launches adviser learning tool
Guardian Wealth Management has launched a digital in-house training programme known as GWM Illuminate, to delivers CPD accredited regulated learning across the entire business.
Paradise Papers critics ‘naïve’ says deVere CEO
Misinformation, heightened sensationalism and grandstanding politicians are “masking the reality” of the Paradise Papers, deVere Group founder and chief executive Nigel Green has said.
Investment | 8 Nov 17
Harlequin boss in court
The boss of a defunct Caribbean property group Harlequin appeared in Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday facing charges of fraud.