Tax & Regulation | 16 Mar 16
The budget breakdown: tax tweaks but no seismic shocks
Chancellor George Osborne stood before the House of Commons and delivered yet another budget on Wednesday. Among the usual pithy remarks, the chancellor outlined another set of changes to the UK’s finances.
Investment | 16 Mar 16
Osborne introduces Lifetime ISA for pensions and first homes
The chancellor George Osborne has introduced a new Lifetime Isa which allows anyone under 40 to save up to £4,000 each year tax free, with the government giving savers £1 for every £4 saved.
United Kingdom | 16 Mar 16
More steps taken to tackle international tax avoidance
A further crackdown on international tax avoidance aimed at raising £12bn (€15.2bn, $16.9bn) will include restrictions on royalty payments, interest payments and use of losses, UK chancellor George Osborne revealed in Wednesday’s Budget details.
Aviation investment opportunities taking off in China and EM
The rise in aviation in China and emerging markets is presenting investment opportunities even for those unable to participate directly, says EdenTree.
Macro Views | 16 Mar 16
Client risk appetite has fallen in the UK, say IFAs
Over half of UK financial advisers say their client’s appetite for risk has decreased over the last year – with some saying the drop has been ‘dramatic’, according to new research by online investment platform rplan.