Mike Down, head of tax risk and investigation management group at Baker Tilly, says HMRCs aggressive tax penalty structure is victimising the British middle classes. Here he discusses what the future could hold for the body which has been so heavily criticised in recent month.
David Scammell, a former regional sales manager for Friends Provident International, has joined Brooks Macdonald Funds.
The fund launch comes in response to Europe’s changing fixed income environment.
Almost a quarter of advisers have experienced problems when family members have been appointed as trustees, according to new research.
Fund and wealth managers are still trying to understand the impact of the pension changes George Osborne made in his recent Budget. Richard Romer Lee suggests five funds that are already ahead of the game for those who need an ongoing supply of income.
Credit Suisse has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist US customers in presenting false income tax returns and has paid a settlement to the US Government of $2.8bn.
The UK Budget 2014 saw huge changes in pensions, which on the face of it offer greater freedom to do what clients want with their retirement funds. Gary Boal sets out his reasons why QROPS remain attractive.
London has claimed top spot as a centre for business, finance and culture for the first time, in Cities of Opportunity PwCs sixth annual index of 30 major cities internationally.
International Adviser interviews Michael Lodhi.
Lined on both sides by expensively restored and maintained 19th century shophouses, Amoy Street, on the northeast edge of Singapore’s Chinatown district, is the kind of picturesque, olde-worlde avenue so beloved of visitors to the otherwise mostly modern and bustling city-state.
Dubai is one of the most exciting investment outposts in the emerging world. We have been bullish on this market for some time and, following our recent visit to the region, our thesis remains intact.
Carolyn Gelling, head of collective investment funds at Thomas Miller discusses the benefits and restrictions of investment made into exempt schemes.
