Industry trade body unveils regulation seminars
Free sessions will give investment managers and financial advisers an opportunity to learn anywhere
Tax & Regulation
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UK regulator clamps down on tax avoidance trust scheme
It is marketed as a wealth management strategy that disguises taxable income
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Italy urged to move to independent adviser certification
The country only has 6,000 qualified financial planners compared to 27,000 in Spain
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Non-UK residents hit with capital gains tax changes
Lawyer recommends seeking financial advice regarding offshore structures with any UK property
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Lifeboat scheme reassures investors of failed mini-bond firm
It is investigating if regulated activities were carried out which could lead to compensation claim
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Advice firms and directors draw wrath of UK watchdog
They recommended pension switches and transfers to products that invested in high risk, illiquid assets
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UK regulator advises investors on collapsed mini-bond firm
Secured Energy Bonds failed in 2015 and lost most of its investments
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Top 3 inheritance tax queries from financial advisers
IHT is a complex issue for many wealthy clients but Canada Life is asked about these issues the most Click through the slides below for more information
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Bans for Costa Rica plantation investment scheme directors
Around 3,500 UK investors put £70m in the defunct, unregulated scheme
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Chinese family office obtains Hong Kong licences
Popularity has risen with families based in the People’s Republic for the offering
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UK taxman recovers over £5m in unpaid tax from dog breeders
They were selling puppies ‘on a mass scale’ on the black market
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Future of advice in Asia
Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia are key centres – but what about the rest of the region?