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EPrivate Client - The week on thewealthnet " Counting down last week's top stories
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (941+ words) London-based independent financial advisory firm Advies acquired St Andrews Financial, a 20 year-old independent advice firm founded by James Hickson. The transaction was supported by financing from the Saltus Partnership Programme, which'Advies joined in 2023. The programme provides business support, access to…...
EPrivate Client - Four-year ban for director who neglected duties at companies linked to Atherton scheme
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (182+ words) A director of two companies which supported a scheme allowing business owners to keep their assets while dropping their debts has been disqualified." Suzanne Harley-Davies failed to "exercise control of the affairs" of Namare GRP Ltd and TPG GRP Limited…...
EPrivate Client - In the spotlight - Katherine Edwards, trust manager, Saffery Trust (Suisse) SA
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (163+ words) Katherine Edwards is a trust manager at Saffery Trust in Switzerland, overseeing a team responsible for administering complex structures for high net worth private clients. With a strong background in fiduciary services across multiple jurisdictions, her expertise centres around property'based…...
EPrivate Client - HMRC's mandatory tax adviser registration opens next week
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (155+ words) A new registration requirement for tax advisers, who are paid to interact with HMRC on behalf of clients, rolls out online from Monday 18 May 2026. A digital registration system will replace a range of previous processes and is aimed at reducing…...
EPrivate Client - High Court dismisses judicial review challenge to APR/BPR IHT changes
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (123+ words) The Divisional Court has refused permission for a judicial review claim brought by George Martin, Thomas Martin, and the representative body Farmers and Businesses for Fair Tax Relief, represented by Collyer Bristow, against the UK Chancellor and HMRC." Need a…...
EPrivate Client - BTS star hacking plot sees Chinese national extradited to South Korea
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (136+ words) A Chinese national who led a multi-million dollar hacking scheme targeting BTS star Jungkook and other high net worth individuals has been extradited to South Korea from Thailand. Need a subscription, fill out the form here or contact subs@eprivateclient....
EPrivate Client - Maples Group expands Jersey fiduciary team with senior appointments
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (131+ words) The Maples Group has expanded its fiduciary services team in Jersey with the appointment of Dameon Gaynor and Olivia Shanks as senior vice president and vice president, respectively. Mr Gaynor has over 25 years of experience in the Jersey finance sector,…...
EPrivate Client - HMRC to clapdown on wealthy individuals and trusts with extension of UTT regime
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (159+ words) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a consultation on the extension of the Uncertain Tax Treatment (UTT) regime. HMRC intends to extend the regime to cover Stamp Duty, National Insurance, Inheritance Tax (IHT), and Capital Gains Tax (CGT)." Under the…...
EPrivate Client - European Commission calls on Spain to end 'discriminatory' taxation of non-residents
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (176+ words) The European Commission has told Spain to stop taxing non-residents on deemed income from property. The Commission sent a reasoned opinion (formal request) to Spain'for violating the free movement of capital (Article 63 TFEU) when taxing non-resident taxpayers on their dwellings…...
EPrivate Client - Mishcon de Reya appoints innovation and technology partner
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (167+ words) Mishcon de Reya has appointed Richard Mc Morris as a partner in its innovation department. Mr Mc Morris will work closely with the technology, commercial and interactive entertainment practices, supporting clients operating in areas shaped by data, digital assets and…...