US expats granted tax reprieve
American expats caught in a “ridiculous” tax aimed at US corporates have been granted a one-year reprieve.
Best Practice
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UK sets out overseas compensation framework
Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), National Crime Agency (NCA) and Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have agreed a framework to speed up compensation claims from overseas victims of economic crime.
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Getting to grips with UK resident non-dom tax rules
Now the dust has settled on resident non-domiciled rules introduced in November last year, advisers and their clients have clarity on how they can plan confidently for the future.
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FCA warns firms of robo-advice failings
Firms offering robo-advice have been accused by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of using unclear charging structures and failing to protect vulnerable clients.
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Six steps to fend off ‘failure to prevent’ tax evasion charges
A law firm outlines how financial advice firms can protect themselves from the criminal offence of failing to prevent tax evasion.
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How to segment your client base to grow your business
Business expert, Karen Blatchford, explains how you can develop your business in times of increasing client demands.
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Swiss to exchange information with HK and Singapore in 2019
Switzerland will start automatically exchanging financial account information with Singapore and Hong Kong from Autumn 2019 and with other financial centres from 2020.
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Requirement to correct rules not just for the super-rich
Middle income expats are in the firing line as the UK crackdown on offshore tax evasion and non-compliance continues to intensify, according to private client accountants Saffery Champness.
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International planning crucial for expats returning home
Many expats plan on returning to their countries of origin to retire after working overseas. International financial advice is crucial in providing for future family needs.
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Five ways international pension transfers are changing
Pension transfers are “good business for good advisers”, according to Old Mutual Wealth, which has produced a five step best practice guide for international advisers.
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Australia moves to stop erosion of superannuation funds
The Australian Government has unveiled plans to ban exit fees and cap administration and investment fees to protect super accounts with low balances from excessive erosion.
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Aussie advisers to pay for Royal Commission clean up
Financial institutions and advisers will be hit with higher levies after the Australian Government announced additional funding for two regulatory bodies to support their work with the ongoing Royal Commission.