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News

New Swiss law will seize foreign dictators' ill-gotten gains

Switzerland's government has published a draft bill introducing new powers to freeze and confiscate funds stolen by politically exposed persons (PEPs) and restore them to their home countries.

Big move towards fixed-fee probate work

The proportion of clients buying probate services for a fixed fee has rocketed from 12 to 30 per cent in just one year, according to official research.

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Features

Football lessons for trustees

Robert Clifford examines Murray Group Holdings PLC v HMRC and argues that changes to law, regulations and best practice mean the trust industry has to alter its behaviour

The UK’s fight against tax evasion

Dawn Register reviews the latest UK Budget and examines the effects of its tax policies

Where on Earth is Benjamin?

John Harper on dealing with beneficiaries - dead or alive?

STEP Wealth Directory - Title Research

Title Research is a specialist research firm with over 40 years’ experience in tracing missing beneficiaries and assets all over the world. CEO Tom Curran talks about the company and the services they offer.

The STEP Wealth Directory features over 300 wealth sector organisations worldwide. Practitioners can search for and review video profiles and interviews with organisations that deliver legal, accounting, trustee, banking, investment and other related services, creating a virtual beauty parade that can be shared with partners and clients.

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The May 2013 edition of STEP Journal contains a special focus on mental capacity, a regional focus on Switzerland and Liechtenstein and regular news items and reviews. More...