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returning brits earn less but saved more devere

United Kingdom | 30 Jan 13

returning brits earn less but saved more devere

Two-thirds of British expats who return to live and work in the UK earn less than they did overseas, but the vast majority say they managed to acquire more personal wealth while they were abroad than their counterparts back home did, research conducted by deVere UK advisers has revealed.

uk swiss tax deal delivers 340m to hmrc

United Kingdom | 29 Jan 13

uk swiss tax deal delivers 340m to hmrc

A first of its kind tax agreement signed between the governments of the UK and Switzerland in August 2011 has brought in more than £340m since it came into force on 1 January this year, according to HM Revenue & Customs.

Banque Havilland adds London office

United Kingdom | 28 Jan 13

Banque Havilland adds London office

Banque Havilland, the Luxembourgheadquartered independent private bank, today launched a branch in London following approval from the UK’s Financial Services Authority.

Third of advisers to be restricted in three years

United Kingdom | 25 Jan 13

Third of advisers to be restricted in three years

Almost one third of UK advisers will become restricted in the next three years as the term becomes less stigmatised, with significant migration set to start in 2013.

house of lords call to extend expat right to vote

United Kingdom | 25 Jan 13

house of lords call to extend expat right to vote

Lord Lexden has asked the UK government to allow expats to continue to have the right to vote in their home country beyond the current 15 years after leaving the UK, according to a report in The Telegraph.