Legislative Developments

With the current situation making it more likely that the UK will leave the EU without a deal on 31 October, IQ-EQ's group executive chairman, Serge Krancenblum examines if it is worth considering what this might mean for the private equity and real estate (PERE) and family office industries – both within the UK and also globally in terms of inward investment into the UK

eprivateclient took a brief look at what’s been going on in Europe…

Sajid Javid, UK Chancellor, has hinted the government could consider scrapping inheritance tax (IHT) completely, a move which would see “families across the country rejoice,” claimed Shona Lowe, Private Client & Corporate Director at 1825.

eprivateclient took a brief look at what’s been going on in North America…

Today sees the launch of the 2019 eprivateclient Middle East report - a detailed analysis of the wealth management sector in the Arab region

Last week three television presenters working for the BBC “off-payroll” have been hit with tax avoidance charges as a result of IR35, new tax legislation.

A roundup of some of the top wealth-related stories from the Middle East and Africa

The US and Switzerland have signed a double tax agreement (DTA) held in limbo for the past ten years that will allow US authorities to check bank details going back ten years

Fundamental changes are needed in the family courts in order to prioritise mental health in children and parents, lawyers at Irwin Mitchell have said

A Glasgow based restaurateur has been disqualified for nine years for concealing over £130,000 in tax from HMRC.