Financial Services & Tax

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Small talk

Let's be rational

Geoff Cook highlights the benefits of International Financial Centres and argues that they are essential to a lot of international business

Presumed dead

The new Presumption of Death Act is a much-needed update that will bring clarity and relief to an inadequate area of law, says Lloyd Junor

Competition authorities see rise in 'leniency' applications

Businesses and individuals are blowing the whistle on cartels in greater numbers

What is tax avoidance? Navigating the tax planning landscape

The lines between tax avoidance and legitimate tax planning have become very blurred, so much so that the UK economy may even be affected by the uncertainty, says Andy White

Fertile ground

The tightening of anti-money laundering laws has slowed-down, although not yet significantly, the on-boarding of new business, observes Marcus Hinkley

To have and to hold - if you can find it

Lottie Tyler asks how effective the bankruptcy and insolvency courts are likely to be in enforcing payment of a financial order ?on divorce

It's all about perception

A change in perception is required to overcome the naive and sanguine outlook of equity investors before it is too late, says Claire Bennison