Private clients

The majority of UK investors are opposed to the UK government’s proposed introduction of a wealth tax, according to new research by Butterfield Mortgages Limited (BML)

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has launched an independent inquiry into corruption, supported by the UK government

The world economy is more dependent than ever on entrepreneurs

Law firm Birketts has appointed Deborah Carrivick as a partner in its private client team.

A record total of £64.5 million worth of art came into public ownership through HMRC’s Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) scheme and the Cultural Gifts Scheme (CGS)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has called on HMRC to reconsider automatically waiving late-filing penalties for self assessment tax returns due on 31 January, in light of the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clients, tax agents and HMRC resources

Law firm Fletcher Day has appointed Anita Shepherd as partner and head of its Manchester family team.

This week, the 18 – 24 January 2021, marks family mediation week. The mediation process involves a couple working with normally one mediator, (but in some cases two mediators/co-mediators,) who encourages them to come to a solution that works for them both and their children (if applicable). 

Graham Norton has expressed a desire for tax avoidance to be treated like drink driving

Having only launched last week, Jersey Financial Services Commission’s new online registry has been temporarily withdrawn