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FCA probes 109 firms connected to British Steel pensions
The Financial Conduct Authority has contacted 109 firms connected to British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) transfers and requested further information from 66 of them, the regulator has confirmed.
EU eyes UK offshore financial centres in Brexit talks – report
The European Union will “go after” the UK crown dependencies and overseas territories which were left off its recent tax haven blacklist, according to a UK newspaper.
Best Practice | news 15 Jan 18
French wealth tax restricted to real estate
French residents no longer have to pay a wealth tax on savings and investment income, after sweeping tax reforms came into effect limiting it to real estate.
Offshore firm bolsters Luxembourg and Mauritius offering
Jersey-based corporate, alternative investment and private client services provider Ocorian has completed its acquisition of Luxembourg and Mauritius-based MAS International.
Best Practice | news 15 Jan 18
Next gen clients hungry for financial knowledge – study
Next generation clients believe if they had learnt financial planning skills at school they would have a better life, according to a Money Advice Service report which highlights the key challenges this segment is facing.