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Retirement | news 8 Dec 16
Improve access to financial advice and annuities, says OECD
The OECD, a Paris-based economic body, has called on the UK government to ensure people have access to financial advice following the introduction of the pension freedoms.
Best Practice | news 8 Dec 16
Tax avoidance vs evasion debate “immoral” and “inconsistent”
The gap between tax avoidance and evasion is disappearing and it is “immoral” to refer to it in the modern tax debate, said Richard Murphy, professor in practice in international political economy at City, University of London.
Investment fund takes 20% stake in Enhance Group
A strategic stake has been taken in Jersey-headquartered investment consultancy Enhance Group, by a closed-ended investment fund managed by Channel Islands-based Ravenscroft.
UK property held in offshore companies to come under IHT
Non-domiciled investors in UK residential properties held via an offshore corporate structure are being urged to check with their advisers about their Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability after the government published plans to tighten the rules.
BNY Mellon launches ‘global leaders’ fund
BNY Mellon Investment Management has announced the launch of a new fund which will invest in up to 30 of the world’s biggest and most innovative companies.