UK Adviser
Best Practice | 23 Aug 17
IHT planning – the time is now
Inheritance tax receipts have risen steadily since 2009/10 and while it is still a small slice of the UK’s overall GDP, the percentage is increasing and advisers need to help clients plan accordingly as it’s not just the wealthy that can be hit, Killik & Co’s Sarah Hollowell tells International Adviser.
Tide turns against Trump’s US in latest sentiment measure
Investors are moving on from US equities in favour of UK gilts and gold according to the latest Lloyds Bank Investor Sentiment Index.
Hurdles to overcome for ‘unwary’ Britons retiring in the sun
One in ten UK residents over the age of 50 want to retire overseas, with Spain topping the list of the most popular destinations, but they must do their “homework” first.
Rush for Irish passports gathers pace as Brexit fears rise
The Irish Government said it issued over half a million new passports in the first half of 2017 with the number granted to British applicants set to double this year as people rush to secure their EU residency.
Australian boutique eyes London expansion with fund launch
Australian investment manager Antipodes Partners has launched a global equity fund to the UK market ahead of plans to expand its London office later this year.