US duo charged for running marijuana Ponzi scheme
They managed to con at least 25 investors out of $4.85m
Tax & Regulation
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DB transfer ‘gold standard’ slated
But PFS chief says it works with the UK regulator to complete checks
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Jailed US doctor used Jersey to dodge tax
Also transferring money to Colombia and creating a bogus church
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Hong Kong regulator raises concerns about illiquid assets
It now places responsibility with intermediaries to put in place sound risk governance structures
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Prudential US fined $1m over inaccurate retirement plans
It sent incomplete information to clients which limited their investment choices
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Is Malta’s golden visa scheme losing its lustre?
Regulator blames ‘consistent and highly inconsiderate bad publicity’ for drop in applications
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Persistently poor DB pension transfer advice vexes FCA
As letter to advisers re-emphasises the watchdog’s expectations
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Mis-selling victims turn to UK government for action
As regulator admits it is unable to fully police problematic ads on Google
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FCA wary of equity release harm to retirees
As data finds homeowners accessed £13bn via later life products since April 2015
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Big shake-up of Swiss trust regulation
Changes could see costs rise and ramp up consolidation
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UK passes cross-border tax disclosure law
Following EU push to increase transparency and tackle tax avoidance and evasion
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Single mum to appeal Guernsey pension trustee ruling
She describes representing herself in court as ‘nerve wracking’