Focus On Cyprus
Tax rises are an inevitable part of austerity measures and Cyprus is no exception. Cyprus has been under pressure from…
3 Years Of Low Interest Rates. 3 More To Come?
When the Bank of England voted to keep interest rates on hold at their March monetary policy meeting, it marked…
The Importance Of Tax Planning
Tax increases are impacting most of us in Europe, but the extent to which they affect you often depends on…
Spain ? More Austerity Measures Needed?
In February the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) praised the tax measures introduced in Spain as a crucial…
Latest Tax Changes In France
Here we go again. Last year we had four rectified Finance Bills for 2011, on top of the original one,…
Blevins Franks Expands In Spain
As part of our strategy to provide local support to our clients, we are pleased to announce the opening of…
Has The Reintroduction Of Wealth Tax Backfired For The Government?
The lead story in our last quarterly newsletter last year was the reintroduction of wealth tax in Spain. In December…
It Is Time Not Timing That Reaps Rewards
?Is this a good time to invest?? This is one of the questions we are frequently asked, and the answer…
Spanish Taxman On The Warpath
Just days after the Spanish government revealed the tax rises for 2012, it announced a new crackdown on tax evasion…
Higher Taxes For All In Spain
If you are resident in Spain you need to be prepared for a higher tax bill this year and next.…
Demand To See The Small Print
On 20th February 2012 it was reported that the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Santander ?1.5 million for…
Would Your Spanish Tax Planning Stand Up To Scrutiny?
Taxpayers are facing higher tax liabilities in Spain, sometimes considerably higher, depending on how much worldwide income and gains you…
Protecting Yourself From Investment Fraud
It is perhaps surprising how many people still get caught out by investment fraud. Regulation has tightened considerably over the…
Is It Time To Review Your Investments?
When was the last time your reviewed your investment portfolio? I mean, sat down and looked at all the assets…
Do You Understand Your Compensation Limits?
Prior to September 2007, not many savers gave much thought to bank deposit guarantees. After the collapse of Northern Rock…
Left Or Right, The Only Way Is Up – Taxation In France
You?re probably familiar with the Benjamin Franklin quote ?in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes?. I fear…
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