July 18, 2026

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Tax

HMRC claws back £266m from capital gains tax investigations

The jump in settled investigations comes as Andy Burnham, expected to be the next prime minister, considers ways to raise taxes. Members of his top team have called for capital gains rates to be brought in line with income tax, which would hit thousands of investors with significantly higher bills. Mr Caddock said that he

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Wealth Management

Roth Conversions, Timing And Preserving Generational Wealth

Monish Verma is the Founding Partner and CEO of Vardhan Wealth Management, a wealth advisory firm in Michigan. Many investors view Roth conversions as a tax-saving tactic, paying taxes today to avoid larger tax liabilities later. For high-net-worth (HNW) families, however, they can serve a broader purpose. Roth IRAs can create a tax-free pool of

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Energy

NextEra Energy vs. Duke Energy: A $67 Billion Deal Could Change the Revenue Script

NextEra Energy (NEE 0.45%) and Duke Energy (DUK 1.21%) are two of the largest utilities in the U.S. While one recently sold a business, the other is poised to make a historic growth move. NextEra Energy: Navigating Volatile Revenue Fluctuations NextEra Energy generates revenue by producing and distributing electricity to wholesale and retail customers mainly in Florida.

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Insurance

Commercial insurance market continues to ease: Alera Group

Alera Group, an independent national insurance and financial services firm, has released its 2026 Property and Casualty Midyear Market Update, which suggests conditions in the commercial insurance sector are becoming increasingly favourable for many businesses. According to Alera Group, improved insurer profitability, stronger competition and slower premium growth are contributing to a more balanced market

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Tax

HMRC urged to speed up tax investigations that ‘take eight years’

Businesses are waiting up to eight years for HMRC to complete their tax investigations, MPs have warned. The public accounts committee (PAC) has said cases are dragging on for too long, with investigations involving a court dispute now taking nearly twice as long as in 2019. The PAC urged HMRC to set out plans to

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Fund

Cyprus investor compensation fund invites bids for custody services

The Cyprus Investors Compensation Fund has invited suitably qualified financial institutions to express interest in providing execution and custody services for the fund’s investments in government bonds and treasury securities. The invitation concerns the provision of execution and custody services relating to the fund’s investment portfolio, with interested institutions required to participate through a formal

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Wealth Management

Undiagnosed health condition could be to blame for your constant leg bouncing

A psychiatrist has warned that constantly bouncing your leg while sitting down could be a sign of an undiagnosed health condition – and is urging anyone who experiences it to speak to their doctor 5 things you didn’t know about ADHD A psychiatrist believes a common habit that many brush off as a nervous tic

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Technology

CQQQ ETF: China Technology Is Recovering, But I Need More Evidence Before Buying

This article was written by Follow I am a corporate finance professional with over ten years of experience in financial planning, capital budgeting, and risk assessment. As a long-term investor, I invest exclusively in funds and do not pick individual stocks. My approach is evidence-based: low costs, broad diversification, strategic asset allocation, and patience through

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Fund

Nippon India Taiwan Equity fund

What is the current NAV of Nippon India Taiwan Equity fund – Direct Plan? The latest NAV of Nippon India Taiwan Equity fund – Direct Plan is ₹36.04 as of 2026-07-09. What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns of Nippon India Taiwan Equity fund – Direct Plan? The returns of Nippon India Taiwan Equity

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Fund

Net Asset Value of EfTEN Real Estate Fund AS as of 30 June 2026

On 1 June 2026, EfTEN Real Estate Fund AS acquired a 100% holding in Magistral Kaubanduskeskus OÜ. The purchase price was based on an investment property valued at €31,690 thousand, and the fund expects a net yield of 8.1% on the investment. In June, the Magistrali shopping centre earned rental income of €213 thousand. At

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