Government announces IHT U-turn
The UK government has today announced a “U-turn” on plans to introduce a single settlement nil rate band on trusts.
The UK government has today announced a “U-turn” on plans to introduce a single settlement nil rate band on trusts.
The mayor of Londons’ refusal to comply with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) by paying his American taxes has been labelled noble by Nigel Green, chief executive at deVere.
Further details have emerged of the Monetary Authority of Singapores new balanced scorecard initiative, under which financial advisers will be assessed to ensure they are providing high quality advice.
Credit Suisse has been hit with a fine for operating an illegal cross-border banking business that helped thousands of American clients evade tax.
An FCA review of the use of in-house investment products by wealth management and private banking firms, while largely positive, has revealed some weaknesses in client communication.
The Australian Senate has voted to disallow amendments which had loosened laws governing the financial advice process.
International law firm Withers summarises the new reporting requirements for UK resident non-domiciliaries under the so-called “mini-FATCA”.
National trade unions from around the globe have agreed to tackle “deeply damaging” aggressive tax avoidance in pension funds by revamping international tax rules.
A cut-out-and-keep guide to the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility, outlining 10 of its most important aspects.
Pension assets being passed on after death will not be subject to the 55% “death tax” from 6 April next year, following further pension amendments from the UK government.
HMRC outlines 10 issues to consider before making the big leap into the controversial world of tax avoidance.
The number of informants being paid by HMRC to provide information about tax evasion has reached a record high, with former spouses coming top of the list for tip-offs, according to City law firm, RPC.