Calls to tax evasion hotline up 24
The number of calls to HMRC’s tax evasion hotline has increased by almost a quarter over the past year, however, very few calls are exposing large scale tax evasion.
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OECD warns pension reforms could leave retirees
The OECD has said the UK's new flexible pension system will need to be continually reformed to ensure retirees do not run out of money.
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High Court refuses Keydata complaints review
The High Court has rejected an application for a judicial review to try to stall decisions on Keydata until after a decision by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has been made.
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Osborne UK course prosperity Autumn Statement
The chancellor of the exchequer has said we stay on the course to prosperity in his final Autumn Statement prior to the General Election.
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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.
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Govt continues tax crackdown
George Osborne has used this year’s Autumn Statement to announce a further hardening of the UK Government’s stance against offshore tax evasion, with a particular focus on tax avoidance promoters, and, for the first time, inheritance tax (IHT).
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Autumn Statement must identify root
Geoff Cook, chief executive at Jersey Finance, says chancellor George Osborne must continue to focus on tax evasion in this year’s Autumn Statement.
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FSCS recovers £100m from Keydata collapse
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has recovered £100m so far in compensation for the failing of life settlement firm.
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Aviva and Friends Life agree terms of aquisition
Aviva and Friends Life have agreed the terms of an acquisition which is expected to save the two companies £225m by the end of 2017.
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ExIFA faces jail for Ponzi scheme
A former financial adviser faces a prison sentence after he scammed investors in a fraudulent scheme which raked in £2.6m.
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FPI to target UK US and Australian expats
Friends Provident International (FPI) will be rolling out a new strategy targeting UK, US and Australian expats in February.
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NewSmith launches European longshort
NewSmith has launched a new fund for UK and European investors which will focus on large cap European stocks.