In the wake of last week’s winding up order by the Supreme Court of Queensland of LM Investment’s First Mortgage Income Fund, the Advisers Committee for Investors lashed out at what it said were “multiple failings" within Australia’s regulatory system, for having permitted the fund to get into the state it did…
As New Zealand prepares to change the way it taxes so-called "foreign superannuation funds", Stephen Ward, managing director of Premier Pension Solutions, looks at how the new regulations will work
I'm sure we have all moaned about the UK for one reason or another, usually the weather or something our politicians have done or some ridiculous ruling by the courts being blamed on the human rights act.
Following a “shameful” legal defeat on the 21st of last month, HM Revenue & Customs have been forced to deliver a policy statement to judge Justice Charles.
As a business grows, it is vital to ensure that it takes on the right individuals to help, rather than hinder, the process. Having a structured recruitment process in place is of paramount importance, says Sarah Lord, wealth planning director, Killik & Co, Middle East and Asia.
To keep in step with your company’s future growth and challenges, it’s essential to systematically review your technological systems and processes, says The Fry Group director, international division, Aidan Bailey.
Holistic financial planning may be the ideal, but it does not eliminate the need, sometimes, to consult external experts, says Square Mile Financial's Christopher Lean
As an expatriate himself, will Mark Carney be able to help those retirees abroad who are increasingly less wealthy, asks Guardian WM’s David Howell.
Much of the attention focused on the recently-handed-down UK High Court ruling known as Hossein Mehjoo v Harben Barker has centred on its implication shocking, in some quarters that accountancy practitioners have an obligation to advise their clients to avoid paying tax.
Much of the attention focused on the recently-handed-down UK High Court ruling known as Hossein Mehjoo v Harben Barker has centred on its implication shocking, in many quarters that accountancy practitioners have an obligation to advise their clients to avoid paying tax.
Despite common misperceptions, the Isle of Man is in fact at the forefront of the UK’s plans to tackle tax evasion, says Axa Wealth Itl’s Simon Willoughby.
The UK's RDR is bringing about undoubtedly some of the most significant changes ever to occur in the UK financial services industry, says Simon Willoughby, head of proposition at AXA Wealth International.
