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Tax & Regulation | news 21 Apr 17
Controversial death tax hike axed ahead of snap election
Plans to introduce a sharp increase in UK probate fees have been scrapped by the Ministry of Justice as a direct consequence of the surprise snap general election in June.
Tax & Regulation | news 20 Apr 17
HMRC loses Sipp case over pension liberation charges
A UK court has ruled that Sipp scheme operator Sippchoice should not pay sanction charges after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) accused it of being a pension liberation vehicle.
Alternatives | news 20 Apr 17
Schroders boosts private equity holdings with Adveq deal
Schroders is set to expand its private equity business through the acquisition of Swiss-based private equity firm Adveq Holding for an undisclosed sum.
French presidential candidate wants a 100% tax on the rich
Jean-Luc Melenchon, a far-left candidate backed by the French Communist Party, has said he would introduce a 100% tax on income above €400,000 (£428,800, $425,000).
Retirement | news 20 Apr 17
UK to delay ban on pension cold calling amid snap election
The UK government could delay introducing a ban on pension cold calling after British prime minister Theresa May called a snap election for 8 June, according to investment platform AJ Bell.