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Tax & Regulation | news 7 Jun 17
Labour’s land value tax unlikely to apply to gardens
Plans by Britain’s opposition Labour Party to impose a ‘land value tax’ are unlikely to apply to gardens and other “productive land”, despite criticism the policy could cost the average home £5,539 (€6,346, $7,149).
Best Practice | news 7 Jun 17
Guardian’s new client division to tackle industry shortfalls
Guardian Wealth Management has launched a new division to focus on client relationship culture after research found that most expats feel the ongoing service they receive from their IFA firms has declined or stopped altogether.
Commodities | news 7 Jun 17
UK election doubts and terrorism fears spark soaring gold sales
Gold sales have soared in the past week after doubts over Theresa May’s ability to win the election, coupled with an increased terrorist threat.
Tax & Regulation | news 7 Jun 17
FCA orders another UK firm to immediately cease pension advice
The Financial Conduct Authority has ordered Glasgow-headquartered Intelligent Pensions to stop providing pension advice in the latest in a series of actions taken by the UK watchdog to clamp down on pension transfers.
Middle East | news 7 Jun 17
Dubai regulator sees complaints drop but scams still dominate
There has been a sharp drop in the number of complaints received by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, which regulates of the DIFC, but most of those it receives still relate to scams.