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Court rules French social taxes unjust
Non-French residents will no longer have to pay social charges on unfurnished rental income or capital gains on French property after the taxes were ruled as “discriminatory” by the European Court of Justice.
Retirement | news 27 Mar 15
Will the pension floodgates open
Very shortly, members of private pensions will be able to enter flexible drawdown. Much speculation in the press has surrounded the possibility that people will encash their pensions and spend all their savings leaving them reliant on the state to fund their future, but in reality, will this really happen?
Alternatives | news 27 Mar 15
Aberdeen bolsters alternatives offering
In a bid to further bolster is position within the alternatives space, Aberdeen Asset Management is to buy SVG Capitals minority stake in the firms joint venture, Aberdeen SVG Private Equity Managers for £29m.
London and Capital unveils three investor visa
UK-based wealth manager, London & Capital, has launched three new investor visa services to support the changing and growing demands from its international clients.
United Kingdom | news 27 Mar 15
Cofunds posts surge in pre-tax profit for 2014
UK investment platform Cofunds has reported an 83% increase in pre-tax profits of £7.7m for 2014 due in part to a big growth in retail pension assets using its service.