United Kingdom
Tax & Regulation | 30 Apr 15
Concerns grow over post-UK election expat tax crackdown
The outcome of the UK General Election on 7 May is still not completely clear, but financial advisers are warning that some party policies might impact negatively on their clients, particularly those with ‘non-domicile’ status.
Forth Capital unveils expat tax service
Geneva-headquartered financial advisory group Forth Capital has launched an international tax service in London after recruiting former long-standing head of tax at Blevins Franks, Nicole Booth, to lead it.
Offshore Bonds | 29 Apr 15
UK onshore bond sales up as offshore dips
New business sales of UK-distributed offshore bonds fell by 10.7% last year but were contracting at a slower pace than in recent years, while the onshore version saw sales pick up in 2014 for the first time since the financial crisis.
Investment | 28 Apr 15
Assets in ETF industry set to overtake hedge funds
Assets invested in the global ETF/ETP industry will surpass those in the world’s hedge fund industry during the current quarter, according to a report from independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI.
Tax & Regulation | 28 Apr 15
HMRC ramps up investigations into quick rich earners
The tax affairs of individuals with rapidly rising wealth are to come under more intense scrutiny by HM Revenue & Customs.