Financial Services & Tax

Articles

2 Jul 2014

Guidance is not enough

Even though banks have instructions for dealing with powers of attorney, clients still need support and back-up from their advisers, says Sofia Tayton

2 Jul 2014

Win-win situation

IFAs and solicitors can work together for everyon';s benefit, providing a holistic service for the client and future generations, says Scott Gallacher

1 Jul 2014

Caught in the middle

More and more people are getting trapped in the inheritance tax net but clients can defer and even eliminate succession problems, says Fay Copeland

30 Jun 2014

Wealth management update

Will the EU bring into force requirements for member states to create a public register of trusts? Victoria Mahon de Palacios rounds up the latest developments in the sector

11 Jun 2014

Under scrutiny

The EU's fourth money laundering directive is inevitable, so advisersand trusts should stay alert, say Rosalyn Breedy and Robert McKellar

9 Jun 2014

It's a global game

Guernsey supports the eradication of tax evasion and is ready to play but in a fair way with global and equitable rule, says Fiona Le Poidevin

4 Jun 2014

Tread carefully

The new litigation landscape may be severe, but a tactical approach ?will help to avoid being 'Mitchelled', says Llyod Junor

30 May 2014

Cromwell's ghost

Some tax-compliant Americans have strong reasons to stay offshore, says Derek Sambrook