HMRC £1m tax avoidance fines
An international law firm has accused HM Revenue & Customs of a ‘sudden and unprecedented escalation’ after the body revealed the full details about powers which will allow it to impose £1m fines on tax advisers.
Regulation
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FCA recommends unbundling research
According to the FCA, the bundled supply of execution and research services by brokers makes price discovery difficult.
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FCA launches wholesale sector competition review
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a review of competition in the wholesale sector with the aim of identifying areas that merit an in-depth market study.
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Top five excuses and misconceptions
The date at which all firms must comply with Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) requirements is fast approaching, yet the excuses are still coming thick and fast.
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Pace of regulatory change may slow
One of the themes to come out of the main panel discussion at the Cofunds conference is that simplicity, while the goal for investors, remains rather far away.
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FATCA four countries that stood up to
International Adviser takes a look at four countries that refused to take US information sharing agreements lying down through their use of intergovernmental agreements.
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post rdr adviser world struck by costs
Regulations should be pared down and costs reduced to foster a competitive and sustainable adviser market, a report compiled by APFA revealed.
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Barclays accused of fraud and deceit
The New York Attorney General is suing Barclays over the operation of its so-called dark pool electronic trading division, alleging that investors were left exposed to predatory trading practices.
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Ex Schroders trader charged with insider dealing
The Financial Conduct Authority has charged a former Schroders equities trader with nine counts of insider dealing.
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Your cut out and keep guide to the changing
From the UAE to Singapore, the asset management industry is witnessing huge regulatory change. Here KPMG provides a concise breakdown of what you need to know.
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Regulatory clarity provides opportunities
2014 could be the year that the investment industrys increasing regulatory burden begins to carry its own weight, says KPMG.
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Former FSA director joins Schroders in new role
Schroders has created a new role for Sheila Nicoll, who joins as head of public policy.
