David Cameron is playing the “tax blame game” with international corporations. Asda today where yet another company accused of reducing it's tax by transferring money to it's parent company.
The Prime Minister issued fresh warnings this weekend to multinational firms in Britain that they could face investigations as he was “not happy” with the rules which potentially pave the way for them to avoid paying “tax in an appropriate way".
David Cameron is playing the Read More
Consumer Spending in U.S. increased by 0.8% last month as incomes have started to climb, this is the biggest increase in seven months. I personally believe the US is picking up and that this will reflect in the markets shortly. Consumer Spending in U.S. increased by 0.8% last month as incomes have started to climb, this is the biggest increase in seven months. I personally believe the US is picking up and that this will reflect in the markets shortly. Read More
David Cameron has warned multinational companies avoiding tax in Britain that they risk being investigated after revealing that he was “not happy” with rules allowing them to avoid paying their way. David Cameron has warned multinational companies avoiding tax in Britain that they risk being investigated after revealing that he was “not happy” with rules allowing them to avoid paying their way. Read More
Auto enrolment will give companies “an excuse” to close their more generous final salary schemes and reduce their pension obligations to the minimum I believe.
There is a backdrop of a tough economic environment, tax and legislative changes, and the fact that people are living longer, final salary schemes have become less and less financially viable for many employers. Auto enrolment will give companies “an excuse” to close their more generous final salary schemes and Read More
In many ways, Lance Armstrong’s story will continue to fascinate many. Some may even defend him, after all, they will stay, why shouldn't you do everything in your power to win if it doesn't harm you? In many ways, Lance Armstrong’s story will continue to fascinate many. Some may even defend him, after all, they will stay, why shouldn't you do everything in your power to win if it doesn't harm you? Read More
It is easy to see why for some expats FATCA may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back as the U.S. is the only developed nation in the world which taxes its citizens on income they earn abroad.
Many international observers believe that FATCA is a step too far. It is easy to see why for some expats FATCA may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back as the U.S. is the only developed nation in the world which taxes its citizens on income they earn abroad.
Many international observers believe that FATCA is a step too far. Read More
The Sunday Times has a good article today 6 Pension Myths Exposed. All 6 points are valid but the two major ones for me are 1) People aren't saving enough 2) People don't release how under funded company schemes are. The Sunday Times says The Sunday Times has a good article today 6 Pension Myths Exposed. All 6 points are valid but the two major ones for me are 1) People aren't saving enough 2) People don't release how under funded company schemes are. The Sunday Times says Read More
China's growth slowed in the last quarter but actually picked up in September. If the pick up continues China stocks could offer excellent value.
Investors have this year worried about Greece and some other European countries but the growth of China produces four new Greece's every year. Thus a slow down in China would have a far bigger effect on World GDP than a potential slowdown in some of Europe's countries. China growth is good for the World and I believe offers excellent Read More
Americans around the World are increasing concerned about FATCA it seems to me.
Banks are refusing Americans living abroad as clients, due to the onerous paperwork involved. Americans themselves wonder if there own Government, in an attempt stop a few people avoid tax, are actually damaging the American expat population as a whole. America needs its companies driving into the new markets to balance its books. Instead the US seems to be damaging the very people it needs with onerous legislation.
Over the last six months, we have received a 22 per cent Read More
Pensions schemes face a 30 year funding gap according to the FT today. At deVere Group we having been saying for sometime that many company schemes are just unsustainable.
The FT says Employees face a much greater risk their pensions will not pay out than regulators have made assumptions for, amid growing efforts by the industry to tackle the problem of underfunded schemes.
Pensions schemes face a 30 year funding gap according to the FT today. At deVere Group we having been Read More
Interesting article in inactive investor today about China V America. I was asked if China's success meant America's decline. China will become the biggest economy in the World. But that doesn't have to mean America goes into decline. It does mean Interesting article in inactive investor today about China V America. I was asked if China's success meant America's decline. China will become the biggest economy in the World. But that doesn't have to mean America goes into decline. It does mean Read More
Alex Flynn completes Trans America Challenge - 3,500 miles across the US in 35 days!
We are absolutely thrilled for Alex for conquering this mammoth challenge which is part of his personal fight back against Parkinson’s disease - the cruel disease that affects millions of sufferers around the world.
What Alex Flynn achieved - to run, cycle and row across the United States in just 35 days - is testament to his indomitable character. Alex Flynn completes Trans America Challenge Read More