08/09/2019
Why we can expect more Swiss Leaks-style prosecutions in the UK
The Criminal Finances Act 2017 creates different offences, depending on whether the evasion was of UK taxes or of the tax regime of other jurisdictions.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/09/2019
Endangered species? Why we desperately need more financial advisers
When we delved deeper, the students told us what was holding them back from working towards a career in financial advice.
08/09/2019
Germany to review options for its 15% Commerzbank stake
The step by the German government, by far the bank’s biggest shareholder with a stake of just over 15%, comes at a time shares in the bank are nearing an all-time low
08/08/2019
Scottish businesses 'taking on more temporary staff'
It warned about the availability of labour, saying: "The decline in permanent staff placements coincided with a steep and accelerated deterioration in permanent labour supply across Scotland that was among the fastest recorded in the survey history.&
08/08/2019
Bubble button: Eurostar invites travellers to ‘press for champagne’
Marc Noaro, chief customer officer of Eurostar said: “For 25 years Eurostar has provided customers with a fast, comfortable and enjoyable way to travel.
08/08/2019
Serious advice by Tim Price
The good news is that a very small number of publications and presentations will undo much of the damage and provide a genuinely useful perspective on the business of global investing.
08/08/2019
Banker drowns himself in private swimming pool after becoming convinced he was going to prison
His body was found during a search by the couple's groundskeeper who lived on the estate.
08/07/2019
Property investment: safe as houses? by Coutts
While sluggish prices are worrying property owners, it means there are good opportunities for investors entering the market.
08/07/2019
£8.5 billion inheritance skipping a generation every year
As a result, despite ONS data showing the age people inherit family wealth is between 55 to 64 years, many younger relatives are benefiting from a financial legacy earlier
08/06/2019
Employer contribution gap can lead to £100k pot difference- Aegon
The Aegon analysis assumes an earnings increase at 2 per cent a year and investment growth on the funds of 4.25 per cent a year after charges.
08/06/2019
Firm Foundations by Joe Moynihan
There’s no doubt that the Jersey Foundation has been a clear success, receiving a strong take-up over the past decade as an asset holding vehicle for people and corporate bodies.
08/05/2019
From a Pivot to a Pirouette
Through the past weeks of volatility of equity markets, gold has continued to accumulate in value.
08/03/2019
Cashing in – how cashflow modelling can make advisers more profitable
Ethos Financial Planners is an example of an advisory business that is reaping the benefits of latest cashflow modelling tools.
08/02/2019
Diversity push cannot be top down, says FCA
Sheldon Mills, director of competition at the FCA, told International Adviser that the watchdog has set up an executive diversity committee (EDC).
08/02/2019
Coutts London Prime Property Index - Prices are edging up, but don’t get excited
“Fewer properties on offer means that competition can be intense among buyers for desirable properties when they come up, and it’s not surprising to see gazumping on the rise.”
08/02/2019
7IM warns against 'best buy' investment trusts
The investment trust remains at a 32% premium, storing up more trouble for investors.
08/01/2019
Investment in private rental sector boosts UK new homes registrations
Enthusiasm for PRS developments fuelling increase, says NHBC
08/01/2019
G7 group calls for urgent action on cryptocurrencies By Declan Goodwin, Vistra Corporate Law
The group issued a report saying considerable work needed to be done before the much-hyped Libra “stablecoin” led by Facebook could formally gain approval.
07/31/2019
UK advisers demand more focus on decumulation
Conversely, 85% of advisers said that their clients entering decumulation were most concerned about the impact of a disorderly Brexit on their retirement portfolios.
07/31/2019
HSBC survey highlights shifting business priorities
The survey shows that 34% of decision-makers think their technological focus will ‘totally’ change over the coming 24 months, with a further 45% expecting ‘slight’ change.