Tax & Regulation
Italy urged to move to independent adviser certification
The country only has 6,000 qualified financial planners compared to 27,000 in Spain
Non-UK residents hit with capital gains tax changes
Lawyer recommends seeking financial advice regarding offshore structures with any UK property
Lifeboat scheme reassures investors of failed mini-bond firm
It is investigating if regulated activities were carried out which could lead to compensation claim
Advice firms and directors draw wrath of UK watchdog
They recommended pension switches and transfers to products that invested in high risk, illiquid assets
UK regulator advises investors on collapsed mini-bond firm
Secured Energy Bonds failed in 2015 and lost most of its investments