Withers issues cash call to partners

The Lawyer: Withers has issued a cash call to its equity partners, with partners allegedly asked to pay out as much as £5,000 per point.

Full story: http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-management/management-news/withers-issues-cash-call-to-partners/3008737.article

Baker Tilly confirms acquisition of RSM Tenon

Accountancy Age: Baker Tilly has announced an agreement to acquire the trading operations of RSM Tenon Group.

Full story: http://www.accountancyage.com/aa/news/2290489/baker-tilly-confirms-acquisition-of-rsm-tenon

Michael Parkinson returns to Macfarlanes

Private Client Adviser: Macfarlanes has appointed Michael Parkinson as a partner in the private client practice to advise high-net-worth individuals on the full range of wealth management issues.

Full story: http://www.privateclientadviser.co.uk/news/legal-practice/michael-parkinson-returns-macfarlanes

Smith & Williamson to advise members on new Family Bhive investment platform

Citywire: Family Bhive, the social network for high net worth (HNW) investors, is launching an investment platform for its 500 members who each have in excess of £5 million in assets.

Full story: http://citywire.co.uk/wealth-manager/smith-and-williamson-to-advise-members-on-new-family-bhive-investment-platform/a698933?ref=wealth-manager-all-stories-list

Institute welcomes consultation on targeted anti-avoidance proposals

CIOT: The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has welcomed the launch today of a government consultation on tax avoidance schemes and supports HMRC in trying to tackle the problems in this area.

Full story: http://www.tax.org.uk/media_centre/Press+Releases/CIOT_welcomes_tax-avoidance_proposals?

Put tax on school curriculum urges CIOT

Accountancy Live: CIOT is calling on the government to provide all pupils with a basic tax education, arguing that understanding financial matters is an essential requirement to understanding the world outside school.

Full story: http://www.accountancylive.com/croner/jsp/Editorial.do?channelId=-601014&contentId=2704461