Is your UK property worth its weight in tax?
For British expatriates, it may seem like financial sense to keep hold of your house in the UK. However, recent changes have generally increased the tax burden for owners of
EUR weekly
The Euro has given up some of its recent gains against both the pound and the US dollar over the course of the week. Both currency pairs have seen very
Why is tidy a key word in financial planning?
Over the course of this year, I shall produce a number of articles on the key principles of financial planning. Let’s start with the most sensitive area. Dying or, otherwise,
The only way is not necessarily up for interest rates
The global trend for low interest rates is showing no signs of fizzling out. In March, when decision-makers at the Bank of England (BoE) unanimously agreed to keep the interest
EUR weekly update
The single currency started the week on a firm footing as the markets digested the changing fortunes of the European Union vs that of the UK and the USA. Now
EUR weekly update
The Euro has gained favour over the course of the week, partly on improving Eurozone economic conditions but also by default as the US dollar declined to an 11 month
Is your wealth management designed for you?
The term “wealth management” covers many aspects – savings and investments, pensions, tax mitigation, estate planning, asset protection etc. For many of us they are equally important, and across all
Do you pay more tax than necessary? Will your heirs?
Tax planning is a fundamental part of protecting and maximising your wealth. Yet so many people do not review their tax planning often enough, or do not have all the
EUR update
A change of fortunes this week with the British pound gaining ground against the single currency as the week progressed. Bank of England Governor Mark Carney was keen to share
Exceptional measure to support employment
As published in the Decree-Law 11/2016, of March 8, an exceptional measure to support employment has been created, thereby reducing the contribution rate (taxa contributiva para a segurança social) paid