United Kingdom: Wealth Management

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Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli assesses revelations about Qatari spending to secure the 2022 World Cup.

Financial institutions that are resident or carry on business in the UK are required to provide their UK tax-resident individual customers with a one-off notice, in a form that has been prescribed by HMRC under new regulations.

Jersey's strategic position as a leading offshore financial centre is the result of decades of deliberate legislative development, prudent regulation, and a consistent commitment to economic integrity.

Industry leaders have welcomed the Government's new Critical Imports and Supply Chain Strategy, safeguarding UK supplies of critical goods such as medicines, minerals and semiconductors.

The National Crime Agency is planning a crack down on company formation agents as part of an AML drive. John Binns argues the problems are due to more signficant holes in the UK's financial crime...

Gary Stevenson has taken the case for a UK wealth tax from YouTube to his recent Channel 4 documentary, How to Get Filthy Rich. The Labour government continues to face pressure to shift more of the tax burden from work towards assets and accumulated wealth, even though a comprehensive wealth tax is not currently government policy.

Navigating divorce becomes significantly more complex when substantial wealth, business interests, or international assets are involved. This comprehensive guide examines the critical considerations for high net worth couples, from valuing business holdings and property portfolios to addressing concerns about hidden assets and exploring alternatives to traditional court proceedings.

In many family businesses, there is a clear line of sight over the company’s finances. Performance is tracked closely, decisions are tested against strategy, and risk is actively managed. What sits outside the business is often far less defined.

Updating the UK’s individual accountability regime has been timetabled for the new Parliamentary session.

Katten's August 2024 UK Financial Insights covers EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive deadlines, cybersecurity threats for financial firms, FCA consultations on UK wholesale market regulations, final rules on the UK Overseas Funds Regime, and navigating break clauses in commercial leases.

In 2021, at COP 26, the UK Government announced its intention that the UK would become the world's first net zero aligned financial centre.