The Law Society is launching a new campaign to warn consumers who are making the most important financial and personal decisions of their life of the dangers of using will writers who are not properly qualified.

Inheritance will peak in 2047, according to HSBC Inheriting wealth is set to peak in 2047 when £1.1 trillion will be left to beneficiaries, a new study has revealed.

The DIFC, in association with the International Islamic Finance Market (IIFM), organised a project briefing session for an initiative that facilitates the unification and growth of the Islamic financial services industry.

St. Kitts and Nevis remains committed to ensure that its financial services jurisdictions are not used for money laundering and properly regulated.

Germany struggles to contain criminal activities undertaken by many individuals, deliberately seeking to evade German taxes.

The European Commission remains undecided on tax base proposals

Expansion activity of big wealth managers has risen in France

Pension fund finances worsened in August with huge collective deficit

HMRC is recruiting City law firms to take action against tax evaders

Another 15 insolvent pension schemes were taken over by the PPF

Most multinationals routinely set up offshore to dodge tax, claims ActionAid

As part of its continuing efforts to assist the Chancellor in balancing the budget deficit, the HM Revenue and Customs has turned its attention to private tutors and coaches with undeclared tax liabilities, as part of its ongoing clampdown on tax evasion.

The crisis in Kuwait’s banking sector deepened as the chairman of Gulf Bank, the second largest commercial bank in Kuwait, resigned over derivatives losses and warning from Moody’s that it may downgrade the bank.

The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced that it plans to review charitable donation arrangements after revoking the charitable status of a charity found to be participating in a tax shelter arrangement.

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Ireland's Revenue Commission flagged up the deadline for taxpayers

The big investment banks make their presence felt in the Middle East

Union Bank of India has launched wealth management services

Switzerland is stepping up its attempt to attract hedge funds

Islamic finance and Sharia funds are attracting a wave of investors

The Taxman has issued a record number of fines for late tax returns, new figures have shown.

The much awaited report on the reform of the banking sector has produced mixed reactions. Is this a fudge by the present Government to kick the issue in to the long grass or is there a seriousness in attempting to control the waywardness of the bankers?

The four Nordic nations of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland have indicated their willingness to support Iceland with help towards a $6 billion rescue package incumbent on Icleand agreeing to design and implement an economic stabilisation plan in a

CHIEF Minister Tony Brown is seeking clarification of the British Government’s position following ‘unfortunate’ comments from Chancellor Alistair Darling suggesting it was time to review the relationship between the UK and the Isle of Man.

Family offices in the US are growing rapidly, according to a survey

Young American millionaires contribute more to charitable causes

Bad accounting practices are causes of malpractice among charities

The 10% tax on dividends from share sales may force investors overseas

The European asset management industry is set to shrink

Alpine jurisdiction to engage more with other countries in tax matters