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A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money…
Ian Gunn considers whether cash is still ‘real money’.
True accountability?
Ian Gunn considers the investigation of Dame Elizabeth Gloster into London Capital & Finance plc (“LCF”), a failed financial firm, and into the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulation of it. Her report was presented to Parliament at the end of last year.
RIP RPI?
Ian Gunn considers whether the Retail Prices Index finally to be laid to rest
Things are seldom what they seem, skim milk masquerades as cream
Investors would do well to bear in mind these words from Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore, since things are seldom what they seem in financial markets. Ian Gunn considers a couple of examples, past and present.
No big deal Brexit
Richard Cropper confirms that the feared post-Brexit risks have gone away.
'Reasonable Security' sustained for Gibraltar-based insurers
Richard Cropper notes the positive impact of the Financial Services (Gibraltar) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Capital Gains Tax review is published
Ian Gunn takes another look at proposals for the reform of capital gains tax.
No Swift appeal to the Supreme Court
Richard Cropper understands that the Defendant in Swift will not be seeking permission to appeal to the Supreme Court
Security of periodical payments with Gibraltar-based insurers
Richard Cropper provides an update in respect of the 'reasonable security' of periodical payments provided by Gibraltar-based insurers.