Financial Services & Tax

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Who dares wins
Solicitors Journal

Who dares wins

Investors still face a considerable triple challenge but there are opportunities to generate returns in 2014, says Mike Anderson
Foreign policy
Solicitors Journal

Foreign policy

All clients with assets overseas must fully understand applicable forced heirship laws, and for those who lack capacity, it's an added concern, says Matthew Evans
Wealth management update
Solicitors Journal

Wealth management update

The annual Autumn Statement, delivered in December, has probably the greatest significance for the wealth management industry over the past few months, says Ann Stanyer, while progress continues in the family courts and Court of Protection
Referral to go
Solicitors Journal

Referral to go

Auto-enrolment pensions are coming, and this time they should work, so solicitors would be wise to line up their IFA contacts in readiness, says Scott Gallacher
Rock solid foundations
Solicitors Journal

Rock solid foundations

The Royal Court is not going to decide whether piercing the corporate veil may be applied to foundations. Kathryn Purkis says it cannot be done, but it's a close call
Crossing the line
Solicitors Journal

Crossing the line

As multi-jurisdictional disputes continue to grow in number, lawyers should not underestimate the impact of Brussels IV, says Alison Regan
Can it wait until the morning?
Solicitors Journal

Can it wait until the morning?

It's natural for clients to procrastinate, but understanding why will help you to help them - and it may revitalise your motivation, says Steven Hennessy
Facing the music
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Facing the music

Investors' concerns are split between inflation and deflation, but they must all prepare for the eventual rise in interest rates, says Fergus Boyd