Law Society reiterates call for regulation of will writers
The Law Society is launching a new campaign to warn consumers who are making the most important financial and personal decisions of their life of the dangers of using will writers who are not properly qualified.FTSE firms under scrutiny for use of tax havens
Most multinationals routinely set up offshore to dodge tax, claims ActionAidRecord number of Self Assesment fines issued
The Taxman has issued a record number of fines for late tax returns, new figures have shown.New UK Tax Crackdown Targets Tutors
As part of its continuing efforts to assist the Chancellor in balancing the budget deficit, the HM Revenue and Customs has turned its attention to private tutors and coaches with undeclared tax liabilities, as part of its ongoing clampdown on tax evasion.UK Inheritance Tax to peak in 2047
Inheritance will peak in 2047, according to HSBC Inheriting wealth is set to peak in 2047 when £1.1 trillion will be left to beneficiaries, a new study has revealed.UK Banking – is the future safe?
The much awaited report on the reform of the banking sector has produced mixed reactions. Is this a fudge by the present Government to kick the issue in to the long grass or is there a seriousness in attempting to control the waywardness of the bankers?DIFC lends support to Islamic finance industry’s unification initiative
The DIFC, in association with the International Islamic Finance Market (IIFM), organised a project briefing session for an initiative that facilitates the unification and growth of the Islamic financial services industry.Bank chief quits as Kuwait crisis deepens
The crisis in Kuwait’s banking sector deepened as the chairman of Gulf Bank, the second largest commercial bank in Kuwait, resigned over derivatives losses and warning from Moody’s that it may downgrade the bank.News Roundup
Bankers and Trusts - is ignorance bliss?
03/10/2011Kerry Ayers reviews the documentation requirements before opening bank accounts for trusts
Technical
Indices outperform the majority of active funds over the longer term and many investors are waking up to this, observes Daniel Freedman
Rizwana Ameer Meea explains why Mauritius' regulatory regime make it a competitive and preferred jurisdiction to service the funds industry
Selwyn Figueras ponders some aspects of AML/CFT measures and discusses practical steps to take in making the process less painful and more effective
Martha Harris Myron explains why management of risk has always been at the forefront of the trust profession
Dave Thomas, John Ruffolo and Sid Paquette explain how offshoring IP can deliver powerful benefits that can enhance corporate profitability and funding resources
The economic boom has been helped by the massive increase of foreign direct investment into the country, observes Sanjvee Shah
