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It feels like the right time of year to sit back and reflect on what’s been happening, and what’s to come. When I am trusted to take care of administration on behalf of another person or family, I never take it for granted and it’s something I hold in great esteem. I’m feeling very privileged […]

In November 2023, I went on an enlightening journey to China, visiting the bustling metropolis of Shanghai and the Zhejiang Province. This trip offered me an interesting perspective on the evolving landscape of China, marked by its less international ambience and the impact of various socio-economic factors. A shift away from internationalism One of the […]

This final article, in a series of six on the various land tax provisions contained within the Income Tax Act 2007 (“the Act”), will focus on the potential application of the associated persons’ rules to those taxing provisions. However, this article will be somewhat different to those that have come before, because, firstly I will […]

Working outside of the office has changed the way people think and work. We’ve discovered that it’s doable, and the benefits are actually worthwhile. And for the foreseeable future, it’s clear that remote and hybrid working will be here for a while. Employees don’t have to go through the arduous journey to get to and […]

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) was founded in 1991 and has since grown into a globally recognised organisation with 22,000 members across 200 countries. Its members include lawyers, accountants, financial planners, and other professionals who advise clients on trusts, estates, and inheritance planning issues. STEP 2023 Asia conference was held in Hong Kong […]