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Nigel Green’s investor advice for 2018
Inflation rates rising, the Chinese economy slowing and the US pushing back against free trade agreements are all real possibilities investors must “carefully monitor” in 2018, according to deVere Group chief executive Nigel Green.
Axa to sell Swiss Privilege life insurance business
Axa has entered into an agreement with Jeneration Holdings to sell its Swiss Privilege franchise in Hong Kong, Axa Wealth Management (HK).
Federation of European IFAs hits 50 firms
The Federation of European IFAs has grown its membership to 50 with the recent acquisition of three new firms.
UAE predicts $3.3bn boost in first year of VAT
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates introduced a Value Added Tax (VAT) levy for the first time on 1 January, which is expected to produce an income of $3.3 billion for the UAE government in just one year.
Alternatives | news 2 Jan 18
Pain continues for bitcoin in the new year
The world’s best-known cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has suffered yet another setback, tumbling to $13,635 (£10,069 €11,346) on Tuesday.