Tax & Technical
Tax & Technical | 19 Feb 18
Surprise dip in tax from offshore-held property
HM Revenue & Customs has reported a surprise drop in the annual tax enveloped dwellings (ATED) take, which is payable mainly by companies that own UK residential property valued at £500,000 or above.
Alternatives | 14 Feb 18
European watchdog warns of investment fund ‘fire sales’
Mismatches between the liquidity of open-ended investment funds’ assets and their redemption profiles could lead to “fire sales” to meet redemption requests in times of market stress, the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has warned.
Tax & Technical | 12 Feb 18
Rogue tax official arrests show CRS risks
The arrest of seven tax officials in Argentina accused of selling data has highlighted the risks of sharing tax information globally.
Credit Suisse wealth manager jailed in Switzerland
A former Credit Suisse wealth manager has been handed a five-year jail term for a fraud worth tens of millions of Swiss francs.
Best Practice | 9 Feb 18
One in 25 expecting a million pound inheritance – survey
One person in 25 in the UK expects to inherit an estate over a million pounds, according to research from Canada Life.