UK regulator red flagged five acquisitions in 2019
And stopped even more through informal discussions with firms
Tax & Technical
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US Treasury plays down global impact of Fatca
As it replies to EU on unfairness and double taxation concerns of accidental Americans
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DB pension transfers halted for up to three months
Following guidance from regulator to scheme trustees on coronavirus
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UK temporarily changes insolvency laws amid pandemic
Firms undergoing rescue or restructure can keep trading to avoid winding up
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Singapore regulator bans six advisers
For between six and 12 years after they cheated clients out of their money
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Just 2% of US expats report foreign accounts
A decade after Fatca was rolled out
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Malta urged to use golden passport funds to fight coronavirus
But economy minister deems move ‘unwise’
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Trustee of mini-bond firm ordered to pay £150,000
‘The sight of a trustee clinging to office is unattractive’ the judge told the high court
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UK regulator probes 125 advisory firms on suitability
Focusing on clients receiving advice on income in retirement
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‘Pension scam scandal’ sees Brits lose £155,000 each
To bogus advisers who persuaded them to move money from pensions into risky investments
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US regulator eyes greater investor disclosure
For documents related to life and annuity products Written by Mark Schoeff
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Inheritance tax untouched by UK chancellor
But budget sees £90,000 increase in tapered annual allowance