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MPs announce wide-ranging inquiry into pension freedoms22 Sep 2017

The House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee has begun a wide-ranging inquiry into the success and effectiveness of the 2015 pension reforms. 22 Sep 2017

Pension websites warning shows scams evolving, says expert 12 Sep 2017

New warnings about rogue pension websites issued by The Pensions Regulator shows that pension scams are continuing to evolve, even before the anticipated ban on cold-calling comes into force, an expert has said. 12 Sep 2017

Out-Law Guides

UK register of trust ownership

This guide was updated in July 2017
The Contractual Disclosure Facility

The Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) is part of a drive in recent years by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to 'crack down' on tax evaders and "close the tax gap". The CDF is the newest incarnation of Code of Practice 9 – a process which is used...
Financial products and bank ring-fencing

This is one of a series of guides on issues connected to ring-fencing and banking reform faced by banks. Other guides cover issues such as tax, employment, issues for directors, real estate, pensions, litigation, third party contracts and competition...
'UK FATCA' - the disclosure to HMRC of information about reportable accounts held by UK taxpayers in the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories

This guide was updated in April 2016
Statutory Residence Test

The statutory residence test (SRT), was introduced in 2013. It is designed to give taxpayers greater certainty and clarity as to whether or not they are UK-resident for tax purposes and therefore whether or not they are subject to UK income tax and capital...
Taxes on High Value Residential Properties

This guide was updated in April 2016.

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GAAR advisory panel backs HMRC in first independent opinion 07 Aug 2017

An independent panel set up to advise on disputes over potentially abusive tax arrangements has backed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in its first formal opinion. 07 Aug 2017

Pensions scammers target millions of over-50s 31 Jul 2017

Almost a fifth of over-50s have been targeted by a potential pension scammer in the last three months by phone, text or email according to new figures. 31 Jul 2017

Supreme Court: 'period of membership' of pension scheme includes inactive membership 26 Jul 2017
FCA lays out scope of investment platforms study 18 Jul 2017
‘Momentum evaporates’ on pensions cold calling ban 10 Jul 2017
HMRC 'almost doubles' requests to foreign governments for tax evasion assistance 05 Jul 2017
CMA plans to be 'single port of call' for regulated businesses seeking leniency from cartel prosecutions and fines 03 Jul 2017
UAE, Panama among countries praised for 'strong progress' towards tax transparency 30 Jun 2017

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