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UK inheritance tax: The mounting impact on British families
UK inheritance tax is no longer a niche concern. Frozen allowances, rising asset values, pensions entering the tax net and tighter reliefs mean many...
13.04.26 Read
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%…
11.08.10 Read
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,…
04.08.10 Read
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…
03.08.10 Read
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…
29.07.10 Read
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…
28.07.10 Read
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…
21.07.10 Read
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…
19.07.10 Read
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…
13.07.10 Read
Returning To The UK At Some Point? Take Tax Advice Now
Many people who move overseas from the UK leave it until they have become resident in their new destination before…
13.07.10 Read
?Work Until You Drop? – Increasing Longevity Forces Governments To Increase Pension Age
The question of longevity is now a major issue which governments across Europe need to address as increasing life expectancy…
06.07.10 Read
Swiss Banking Secrecy? What Secrecy?
On 17th June 2010 the Swiss parliament agreed to allow the hand over of names and details of 4,450 bank…
01.07.10 Read
Proposed Tax Increases In France
The French government has announced its proposals to reform the state pension system. Under the proposals, the legal retirement age…
30.06.10 Read
European Succession Law
On 4th June 2010, the EU approved guidelines towards a single EU law to override the different laws operated by…
30.06.10 Read
UK Emergency Budget: Severe Cuts And Taxes Up
Just under seven weeks after being elected, the new coalition government in the UK has delivered an emergency Budget designed…
24.06.10 Read
Britons Need To Make A ?Distinct Break? With The UK For Non-Residency Status ? Employees Excluded
Britons who move abroad to live need to be able to show that they have made a ?distinct break? with…
23.06.10 Read
Luxembourg For Investor Protection And Client Confidentiality
Luxembourg?s reputation as a leading financial centre is unblemished despite the global financial crisis. Over the last few years when…
22.06.10 Read
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