Wills And Trusts

Emerging Markets | 23 May 18

Investors in the Blackrock Emerging Europe investment trust will be able to exit at the net asset value, a regulatory filing published on Wednesday said.

Best Practice | 8 May 18

Confidence in the security of assets held in Jersey and Guernsey trusts has been restored following a recent ruling in the Privy Council, says Nick Robison, partner at law firm Babbé, which was involved in the case.

Investment | 26 Apr 18

Woodford Patient Capital Trust’s holdings in companies in which its independent directors, including its chairwoman, hold senior positions has raised eyebrows with investors, as they highlight concerns about the board’s ability to act in shareholders’ best interests.

Best Practice | 4 Apr 18

In this real-life case study, a high net worth family of mixed ethnicity faces complex issues around succession planning, inheritance tax and forced heirship.

Tax & Regulation | 1 Feb 18

The UK Government has confirmed it is opposed to public access to its register of beneficial owners of trusts.