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So many low risk and cautious investors sit with bated breath and ponder as to when these times of historically low savings rates will end. BES in Portugal has served

The new pension regime coming into effect on April 6 2015 provides much more flexibility for drawdown pensions. Many people will want to take advantage of this, but it is

You’ve invested in equities and bonds, should you now consider alternative assets? You may have seen funds advertised which sound more interesting and seem to offer better returns, such as

In the fast-moving world of financial services, it is quite hard to keep on the pulse of what is going on around the world. We speak to fund managers, stock

My article a few weeks back, “The Keys to Successful Investment”, touched on the importance of diversification and how you can use multi-manager funds as part of your diversification strategy.

Comparison of taxation as a property manager vs tourist agent A property manager/tourist agent handles 20 properties and charges 20% for support services. With an average letting income of €10,000

The Simplified Regime The Simplified Regime in Category B (Self Employment) has had massive adherence by sole traders over the years. Currently, 99% of sole traders in Portugal pay their

There are several government measures that aim at the hiring of workers and trainees, set in motion by the Portuguese Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (Instituto do Emprego e