Regions
What Macron’s win means for taxation in France
France’s newly elected president Emmanuel Macron unveiled a slew of proposals during his campaign to combat the country’s 10% unemployment rate and sluggish economic growth. Here we take a look at his plans for tax and spending cuts, public sector job losses and a €50bn (£42.3bn, $54.9bn) stimulus package.
Zurich signs 10-year UAE deal with Standard Chartered
Zurich Life International has signed an “exclusive” 10-year distribution agreement with Standard Chartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Tighter rules unveiled for HK platforms and robo-advisers
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has proposed a set of suitability requirements for online platforms and robo-advisers which sell ‘complex’ investment products.
Spain targets Gibraltar’s ‘privileged’ tax haven status
Spain will target what it considers to be Gibraltar’s “unjustifiable privileges” on tax in Brexit negotiations, a leaked government report has revealed.
Investment | 5 May 17
ANALYSIS: Is the only thing to fear… fear itself?
Multi-asset and absolute return strategies have been at the height of popularity in recent months as investors scramble to defend against potential headwinds, but with economic data so favourable is the only thing we need to fear actually fear itself?