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Investment | news 10 Aug 15
Stewardship drives long-term rewards, says Hermes
Environmental, social and corporate governance, or ‘ESG’, is becoming increasingly fashionable, said Hermes’ Rhodri Mason, but ESG is a far cry from what he considers to be the real long-term game-changer: stewardship.
UK expats must review wills ahead of EU succession rules
UK residents with assets in Europe could become liable for a heavy tax bill on their death as a result of changes in EU cross-border succession rules due to become effective next week.
Investment | news 10 Aug 15
ETFs surge in Europe to record high
ETFs and ETPs listed in Europe are gathering net new assets 13% faster than in previous years, according to research consultancy ETFGI.
Tax & Regulation | news 10 Aug 15
Guernsey dropped from EU tax blacklist
Guernsey has been removed from a blacklist issued by the European Commission which named and shamed 30 allegedly uncooperative tax jurisdictions.
Tax & Regulation | news 10 Aug 15
IHT savings to hit new record through SME relief
UK taxpayers are set to save a record £565m in inheritance tax this year by taking advantage of a Government scheme which offers relief to investors in small businesses.