Fraud
Tax & Regulation | 21 Jul 16
Three UK advisers arrested in £132m tax-dodging fraud
Three UK tax advisers have been arrested as part of a HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) investigation into a suspected £132m ($173m, €157m) fraud involving offshore trusts.
Latin America | 6 Jul 16
Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months for tax fraud
Argentinean footballer Lionel Messi has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud by a Spanish court after being found guilty of defrauding Spain of €4.1m (£3.5m, €4.6m) between 2007 and 2009.
Best Practice | 5 Jul 16
UK pensions regulator steps in to protect savers
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has appointed independent trustees to a pension transfer scheme paying commission up to 30%, after finding that nearly £6m of pensions savings were being put at risk.
LMIM investor group exploring UK legal options
An investors group for victims of the LM Investment Management collapse is looking at the feasibility of bringing legal action in England & Wales, as well as other jurisdictions.
Investment | 1 Jul 16
UK investment scams cost victims £20,000
Victim of investment scams lose an average of £20,000 ($26,780, €24,115), according to UK consumer champion Citizens Advice.