Financial Services & Tax

Articles

8 Dec 2015

A victory for substance 'over form

The decision in Bank of Cyprus broadens the principles which determine whether equitable subrogation is the appropriate remedy for unjust enrichment, writes Rupert Cohen

7 Dec 2015

Weapon of choice

Regardless of how obsolete they may seem, discretionary will trusts remain an important tool in the financial planner's toolkit

1 Dec 2015

Welcome, residence 'nil-rate band

Vicky Day assesses the cumulative and complex effects of the ?Finance Bill (No. 2) 2015 on solicitors and their clients

26 Nov 2015

Lying dormant

The strategic entrepreneurial approach that has made fortunes for many in Asia is yet to be reflected in philanthropy, explains Gillian Arthur

26 Nov 2015

Have you any rights?

The onus rests squarely on the shoulders of cohabiting couples to protect themselves because they will find no help from the law

25 Nov 2015

From London, with love

Ashley King-Christopher looks at what has fuelled the large entry of family offices into London and whether the trend is sustainable

24 Nov 2015

Fortune rookie

High-net-worth individuals in Hong Kong are fast appreciating the need to have a robust succession planning strategy in place,reports Patricia Woo

23 Nov 2015

A place in the sun

The promise of adventure and a warmer climate are, all too often, matched by the number of complications that come along with retiring abroad, warn Tim Adams and Edward Nice