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India’s tax changes raise international scepticism
The Indian government has recently announced huge changes to its tax legislation and is to backdate the changes to 1962.The new rules will introduce a tax on any overseas investment in India
The UK’s Chancellor, George Osborne has claimed that the legislation will harm investment; specifically citing that ‘retrospective taxation’ on overseas investments would damage the Indian economy. The Indian government’s move follows a victory by...
Sales and sins
Analysts argue the Hong Kong property market remains unhinged following cases of corruption amidst growth forecasts
Figures released by the Land Registry indicate that sales of new properties have increased and have led to a growth in sales of 10.7 percent from 2011 figures, with 3,884 properties going under the hammer in February. John Tsang, the Hong Kong Financia...
South Korean National Pension Service (NPS) expands
Korean pension fund makes mark on international market
The national pension fund administered by the National Pension Service is reported to be entering a phase of significant expansion. Much of the increase is expected to be in the overseas investments that are within the fund, with the goal of achieving bot...
South Korean National Pension Service (NPS) expands
Korean pension fund makes mark on international market
US pension funds hit further turmoil
While few countries’ pension funds remained unaffected, the US suffered the worst knock-on effects of all
The new world of pension reform
Pension funds dominate the globe’s financial markets as they continue to shape industrial security, community progress and the nations’ wealth. World Finance recognises those funds sustaining great achievements in the magazine’s Global Pension Funds Awards, 2012
Hedge funds enjoy new year boom
The sector’s return to form has surprised few and pleased many
‘Junk’ returns to Europe
As sub-investment grade bonds regain popularity on European markets, many analysts have pointed to warnings from recent history
Sino-Forest’s possible fraud hurts Paulson
Following a calculated risk in uncharted territories, Paulson & Co. is being held to account
Insurers take second glance at shipping news
As the shipping industry looks as ominous as ever, insurers are weighing up whether or not the business could be worth the risk
Health incentive schemes far from proven
Insurance companies are still trying to come to grips with lifestyle incentive packages in order to attract a larger customer base
UK government reconsiders insurance outlines
Regulators consider redetermining insurance policies to benefit consumers
Sales and sins
Analysts argue the Hong Kong property market remains unhinged following cases of corruption amidst growth forecasts
Wealth on the horizon
Property markets in Abu Dhabi have struggled over the last few years. However, after a few much-needed stimulants, the sector is up and running again
Shenzhen property prices stumble
If property prices are anything to go by, China might have hit a bump in the road to becoming the world’s biggest economy
India’s tax changes raise international scepticism
The Indian government has recently announced huge changes to its tax legislation and is to backdate the changes to 1962.The new rules will introduce a tax on any overseas investment in India
Cypriot tax laws meet global standards
Getting in line with internationally accepted practices and legislation is paramount to attracting global investment. Cyprus has done exactly that
Indian court sets agenda following Vodafone purchase
The landmark case surrounding Vodafone’s tax dealings in India may have set a precedent as far as international investment is concerned
Top 10
Zimbabwe
234.1% of GDP, pariah of debt markets, but with hopes for a healthy twelve months ahead
Japan
197.5%, hard-hit by the tsunami, and reeling from the internal corruption allegations
Greece
142.8%, possibly heading for default, and considered one of many eurozone bad boys
Lebanon
133.8%, deceptively, has a strong banking sector, but little more in an ailing economy
Iceland
126%, hopelessly indebted banks and very little light at the end of a long and gloomy tunnel
Italy
119% of GDP, in need of reform, paying over 7% for its debt thanks to technocratic leadership
Singapore
106%, to many an idyllic investment destination, a great borrower, repayer, and long term option
Belgium
101%, no government for most of 2011 didn’t help a weak economy in dire need of stimulus
Egypt
90%, high but it’s recovering from a long and protracted revolution and aiming high
European Union
82%, stronger countries like Germany are contaminated by the weakest. It could go on…
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