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I go where the in crowd goes,  
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And I know what the in crowd knows …
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18th December 2020

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.

10th December 2020

No big deal Brexit


Richard Cropper confirms that the feared post-Brexit risks have gone away.

8th December 2020

'Reasonable Security' sustained for Gibraltar-based insurers


Richard Cropper notes the positive impact of the Financial Services (Gibraltar) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

1st December 2020

Capital Gains Tax review is published


Ian Gunn takes another look at proposals for the reform of capital gains tax.

10th November 2020

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

9th November 2020

​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.

6th November 2020

Swift -v- Carpenter - permission to appeal has been denied


Attached is the Court of Appeal decision on costs and the further appeal.

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