PWC

Investment | 18 Jan 16

Asset managers across the UK are cautiously optimistic and expect business volumes, fee income, commissions, and investments to rise. They remain, however, acutely aware that their future is very much dependant on global equity markets and global economic conditions, according to PwC.

Tax & Regulation | 21 Oct 15

Former chair of the UK public accounts committee Margaret Hodge, who has repeatedly attacked the use of offshore tax avoidance schemes, has called for an overhaul of the British tax system.

Companies | 11 Sep 15

PwC has acquired software company Ellis Financial Systems in a bid to more rapidly meet new tax information reporting required under such regimes as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

Tax & Regulation | 30 Jun 15

Cayman Islands-based, Kijani Resources, which is owned by troubled offshore fund house Belvedere Management Group, has gone into liquidation after its parent business was taken over by the island’s monetary authority earlier this month.

Products | 3 Jun 15

Suspended fund, Brighton SPC, has been taken over by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority after a “forensic examination” was conducted on the investment vehicle.