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China cuts and delays VAT levy on asset managers again
China has cut and again pushed back plans to levy a value-added tax on asset managers for returns on assets under management, adding a further six-month reprieve on an already 14-month grace period.
Best Practice | news 4 Jul 17
UK advisers required to ‘tape’ calls under final Mifid II rules
Advisers in the UK will be required record telephone conversations with clients, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed, and DFMs are set to be included in the measure.
Retirement | news 4 Jul 17
Standard Life wins case over pension transfer values
The UK’s Pensions Ombudsman has ruled in favour of trustees of the Standard Life Staff Pension Scheme, after a staff member claimed he had lost out on a proposed transfer.
Panama Papers ‘only the tip of an iceberg’
The European Parliament has admitted that the Panama Papers leak “can be construed as only the tip of an iceberg” in a draft report that slams attempts to halt tax avoidance and evasion.
UBS announces major European and EM wealth business shake-up
UBS Group is overhauling its wealth management businesses in Europe and emerging markets (EEM) by reducing its booking hubs to three from around 10 and has announced a senior management restructure.