UK law change to force transparency on overseas jurisdictions
Cross-party support is mounting in the UK for an anti-money laundering bill which could force the beneficial owners of companies based in the British overseas territories and Crown dependencies to be identified on a public register.
Alternatives | 30 Apr 18
Sanlam launches inheritance tax mitigation service
Sanlam UK has launched an inheritance tax service that enables clients to mitigate liabilities and generate long-term growth by investing in smaller companies on the Alternative Investment Market.
Isle of Man minister reveals plan to avoid EU tax blacklist
The EU has told the Isle of Man if it wants to stay off its tax haven blacklist, the island’s government needs to address the “lack of legal substance requirements” for all companies doing business on the island, according to chief minister Howard Quayle.
PEOPLE MOVES: Guardian Wealth, Mark Mobius, Axa
A former Nexus Singapore financial planner joins Guardian Wealth in Dubai, Mark Mobius nabs two former Franklin Templeton colleagues for his asset management boutique and Axa announces the retirement of a veteran fund manager.
UK pension freedoms withdrawals hit £17bn
Almost £17.5bn (€20bn, $24.3bn) has been withdrawn from pensions since the freedoms were launched three years ago, according to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs.