Described by many economists as the ‘future of money’, cryptocurrencies are big news taking the world by storm. Spearheaded by Bitcoin, which launched in 2008 as the first-ever cryptocurrency, there are now thousands of these digital assets growing day by day. However, that doesn’t make it any easier to grasp. So, if you find yourself
Tax havens are defined as small, well-governed jurisdictions that impose low or zero tax rates on foreign investors. By doing so, they attract a considerable amount of individuals (and businesses) from high-tax countries who want to reduce their tax liability. Despite the bad press that tax havens get, it is possible – and very common
As the name suggests, tax havens are locations that offer foreign individuals and businesses little or no tax liability. A list of some of the most popular tax haven countries includes the Bahamas, Belize, Hong Kong, Panama and the British Virgin Islands. These countries tend to have lower rates of tax than that of the
It is without a doubt that banking offshore can be beneficial for certain individuals. It can provide access to foreign currencies or financial products not available in the UK, along with more privacy and the potential to be more tax efficient. But managing an offshore account can also be complicated, with varying factors determining which
The uproar over increasing national insurance contributions and rocketing property prices has led to a return of wealth taxation issues rising higher up on the political agenda. One of the most well-known of these is inheritance tax. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is defined as a government levy on the estate (property, money or possessions) of someone
Businesses around the world are seeing the substantial benefits of remote working post-Covid-19. With more flexible work policies in place, and workers considering this new normal, the standard 9-to-5 workday is fast becoming a thing of the past. A common concern amongst millions of people, however, is what, if any, concessions employees can claim
One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency markets, China, has ruled that transactions of cryptocurrencies are illegal, banning all digital tokens such as Bitcoin and other major coins. According to a notice published on The People’s Bank of China’s website, it means crypto-related transactions will be considered illicit financial activities. While it may be illegal for
As with any investment, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies often make for high-risk, high-reward choices. As such, it’s important to carefully weigh up the risks against the potential gains before deciding whether to invest your hard-earned savings into crypto. So, let’s look at both sides of the coin: what are the pros and cons of investing
PayPal has officially claimed its entry into the crypto market, giving its UK users the ability to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin on its platform. With over 400 million active users worldwide, the major player in finance has pledged to make cryptocurrency ‘a funding source for purchases’, marking a pivotal moment for cryptocurrencies and their
Hong Kong is famous for its towering skyscrapers and equally impressive, centuries-old temples, but there’s more to Hong Kong that makes it popular. Hong Kong is also home to a well-established private wealth management industry with extensive experience in serving high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) from China and other Asian countries. As such, Hong Kong has long
