Positive Signs For UK Economy
Growth in the UK economy hit a nine year high in the second quarter of 2010 having expanded at an…
Using Dividends To Generate Income
With bank interest rates stuck at historic lows, many investors are looking for alternative ways to generate income. When investing…
Where Is The Debt?
There has been some positive news on the banking industry recently. 84 out of 91 banks passed the EU stress…
UK Government Proposals To End ?Compulsory? Annuities
Prior to the UK General Elections, both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats had pledged to end compulsory annuitisation. In the…
UK Revenue?s Pursuit Of Tax Evaders Reaps Rewards
The UK tax authority has been hard at work targeting tax evasion over the last few years. Many readers will…
UK Banks Post Encouraging Profits ? But At Whose Cost?
In August each year UK banks publish their reports on the first half of the year. Between them, Britain?s five…
India ? A Leader Among Emerging Markets
India is one of the world?s fastest growing major economies. It is Asia?s second largest economy and is expected to…
Market Review ? July 2010
UK (all returns are in ? unless otherwise stated) The FTSE All Share Index enjoyed a positive month in July,…
Low Interest Rates – Looking To Beat The Banks
At its August meeting, the Bank of England?s Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep the UK interest rate at 0.5%…
Were The EU Bank Tests Stressful Enough?
On 23rd July the results of the much anticipated stress tests on European banks were published. There were no surprises,…
European Central Bank Calls For Tax Rises Across the World
The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Jean-Claude Trichet, has called for an immediate increase in taxes and spending…
Offshore Banking Moves Further Towards Tax Transparency – Isle of Man And Guernsey To End Banking Secrecy
Few expatriates used to think twice about opening an offshore account. They provide a means of keeping Sterling outside the…
Compulsory Tax Audit For Liechtenstein Banks Accounts
Liechtenstein has made marked strides in its aim to discard its reputation as a notorious tax haven. Much of this…
Could Interest Rates Stay Low For Years?
Following the UK?s emergency Budget in June many of the headlines focused on the spending cuts and tax hikes, with…
Another US law Against Tax Evasion? And More Offshore Banks Close US Citizens? Accounts
More and more foreign banks are closing their doors to US citizens after a new law demands that ?international foreign…
The Issue Of Longevity – Will Your Finances Last A Lifetime?
While longer lives are good news for most people they are creating a major headache for European governments. People living…
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