Bureaucracy unlikely to stop abuse of trusts
The Fourth Money Laundering Directive is more likely to provide paperwork than protection from abuse of trusts for tax evasion…
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The reel deal: Stephen Evans on how investing in British films can relieve your tax bill
HMRC’s Enterprise Investment Scheme can help you realise your directorial ambitions and slash your tax bill, writes the award-winning producer,…
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David Bowie’s £33 million art sale negates hefty inheritance tax bill
The auction of David Bowie’s eclectic art collection demonstrates the value of art as a tax-offsetting investment says Rosalind Hetherington…
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Autumn Statement: the City reacts
We bring you fresh commentary and choice soundbites as Britain reacts to the new chancellor’s first (refresh page for updates).…
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Can trusts still be trusted by wealthy families?
Ceris Gardner writes about the 800-year legacy of trusts in the UK, and why recent bad press might spell an…
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The inheritance tax advantage of skipping a generation
It might be fiscally best for those writing a will to pass it all on to their grandchildren says Arabella…
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What happens to your ‘digital estate’ on death?
It’s time to keep a log of what you actually own online, writes Sophie Wettern. In a world where many…
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BDO’s tax map of the world
A summary of tax regimes around the world – with a focus on the most popular locations where people choose…
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Here’s the latest on the non-dom reform
What will happen to clean capital, tainted trusts and enveloped assets under the new tax regime? John Goodchild reports. The…
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Why HMRC’s new regime under CRS is bad news for HNWs
The ‘unprecedented’ amount of data the Revenue will receive from CRS-jurisdictions puts them in a stronger position of power, writes…
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How HMRC flexes its muscles with Post-it notes
If the Wildensteins were in the UK, they’d be receiving Post-it notes from the Revenue, writes Colin Senez. For those…
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Film investment must be remembered for its cultural, not tax, returns
HNWs find that investing in films is a way to broaden their creative insight and contribute to the country’s zeitgeist,…
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‘Passion investments’: a new avenue for family offices?
Risk-assessment and good governance should not be overlooked when family offices decide to take philanthropy to the next level, writes…
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Why the probate fee is yet another ‘stealth’ tax on wealth
The government’s proposed changes to probate fees would be a bitter pill for many HNWs to swallow, say Jenny Cutts…
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Offshore jurisdictions unshaken by Brexit
The UK’s crown dependencies and overseas territories are unlikely to suffer following the Brexit vote, and may even be a…
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How the new Duke of Westminster can slash his £3 billion inheritance tax bill
John Fitzgerald and Hannah Atkinson detail the numerous tax reliefs the new 25-year-old Duke of Westminster may be employing to…
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Government attempts to ease IHT ‘good for tax lawyers, but not good for the general public’
As HMRC collects a record £4.7 billion in inheritance tax, the Treasury is hoping Residential Nil Rate Band will make…
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An unclear will may meddle with your funeral
John FitzGerald outlines the curious case of Anstey v Mundle, in which a grieving family fights over the deceased’s final…
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How to avoid family breakdown over heirlooms
Wealthy families should not overlook the emotional and legal complexities involved in the disposal of their valuables, write Ann Stanyer…
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What’s in store for Singapore after winning Asia-Pacific’s top financial rank?
Despite recent bad press, the Lion City of Singapore is continuing its growth as a major financial centre, writes Rasika…
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