Investment | 10 Nov 14
Castlestone Management View Point
The ending of an era of unprecedented quantitative easing was announced on October 28th by the US Federal Reserve. The end of the third quarter of 2014 showcased two significant events across global financial markets.
Retirement | 7 Nov 14
Pension inheritors escape 55 death tax
Pension assets being passed on after death will not be subject to the 55% “death tax” from 6 April next year, following further pension amendments from the UK government.
More explicit targets bode well for Europe
While there is little indication that the eurozone will be able to boost growth significantly in the short term, investment in the region remains robust, with a number of wealth managers currently overweight.
United Kingdom | 7 Nov 14
High risk avoidance promoters face 1m fines
Promoters of tax avoidance schemes deemed “high-risk” by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have been sent letters warning them they could be named publically, monitored, and fined up to £1m.
First State absolute return strategy
First State Investments is planning to launch an absolute return strategy in Asia during the first half of next year.