United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 21 Feb 13
devere group launching charitable foundation
The deVere Group, which claims to be the largest independent advisory firm catering to expatriates and, increasingly, British and American nationals in their own countries is in the process of launching a UK-registered charitable foundation.
United Kingdom | 20 Feb 13
businessmen jailed for tax evasion and fraud
Two businessmen have been jailed for tax evasion and fraud after “lying about cash hidden in offshore bank accounts”, despite being given an opportunity to come clean to UK authorities.
United Kingdom | 12 Feb 13
Barclays scales back in asia and europe
Barclays chief executive Antony Jenkins is to scale back the investment bank’s equities and advisory businesses in Asia and Europe as part of his restructuring plan which will result in 3,700 jobs getting axed.
United Kingdom | 11 Feb 13
uk authorities to crack down on pension
The UK’s Pensions Regulator and various other government agencies are to launch a campaign this week aimed at cracking down on companies that entice Britons to access their pension pots before the age of 55.
United Kingdom | 11 Feb 13
hawksford continues takeover strategy
Hawksford, a Jersey-based trust company, has acquired another Jersey-based trust and corporate services provider, Key Trust. The move follows recent takeovers in Jersey, the Middle East and Switzerland.