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Retirement | news 5 Jun 17
Qrops Bureau launches estate planning service for advisers
Isle of Man-based The Qrops Bureau has launched a trust and estate planning service for financial advisers.
Alternatives | news 5 Jun 17
Smart beta trackers to force change in investor mindset
Smart beta exchange-traded funds (ETFs) require investors to shift their focus from picking a good fund manager to understanding underlying asset allocation strategy, argues Thomas Poullaouec of State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).
Tax & Regulation | news 2 Jun 17
Celebrity film scheme to appeal £700m tax case decision
British investment advisory group Ingenious Media said it will appeal an August 2016 Tax Tribunal ruling on the status of its film production partnerships, which date back as far as 2002 and involve many famous actors and footballers.
Tax & Regulation | news 2 Jun 17
Complex financial crime key driver of rising compliance costs
More complex financial crime and a growing regulatory burden have together been the driving force behind rising compliance costs within the financial services industry, a recent survey has revealed.
North America | news 2 Jun 17
Canadian taxman to net $9.6bn in evasion clampdown
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is on track to capture more than C$13bn (£7.5bn, $9.6bn, €8.6bn) in taxes owed after committing “important resources” to crack down on tax cheats, both at home and abroad, the country’s taxman has confirmed.