Portugal unveils wealth tax on properties over €600,000
The Portuguese government is looking at plans to introduce a wealth tax on properties valued over €600,000 (£538,572, $660,108) in a move that could affect thousands of British expats living in the EU-member state.
Investment | 19 Oct 16
Fidelity’s Dan Roberts on the global hunt for income
Dan Roberts runs Fidelity’s Global Dividend Fund with a steady eye on the long view, he aims to deliver a low-stress investment experience for unitholders.
Retirement | 18 Oct 16
UK government drops secondary annuity market plans
The UK government has scrapped plans to set up a secondary market in annuities saying “it has become clear that creating the conditions to allow a competitive market to emerge could not be balanced with sufficient consumer protections”.
China Life forecasts 60% profit drop, issues warning
China Life, the country’s largest insurer by market cap, has issued a profit warning after it forecast a 60% drop in net profit due to a decrease in investment income for the nine months to 30 September 2016.
Macro Views | 18 Oct 16
ANALYSIS: Inflation is here to stay – invest wisely
With rising prices for fuel, restaurants and hotel rooms pushing up UK inflation, is it any great surprise we’re all staying at home watching Netflix?