Tax
Deficit will be cut through ‘reduced spending not increased taxes’
In her speech to mark the state opening of Parliament, the Queen has said that “dealing with the deficit and continuing to ensure the economic recovery is the most urgent issue facing Britain”.
FSB welcomes Con-Lib pact plans on CGT and personal tax
Business leaders have welcomed the agreement between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties to form the next Government.
CEA boss outlines concerns to Commission public hearing
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, today reiterated its support for the EU’s new Solvency II regulatory regime but called for more work to be done on the Level 2 measures that will put the flesh on the bones of the Framework…
CCV boss hails its M&A model as election uncertainty looms
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired the general insurance portfolio of DTE Risk & Financial Management.
Thinktank questions IMF
Insurance thinktank, The Geneva Association, has issued a letter to the Central Bank Governors of the G20 in which it claims the financial stability tax proposal of the International Monetary Fund fails to adequately address the distinct nature of the…
Two thirds of businesses "concerned" over prospect of hung parliament
Nearly two thirds of businesses (65%) are “concerned” or “very concerned” about the potential impact of a hung parliament, according to the British Chambers of Commerce’s latest monthly business survey.
Tories vow we will create "most competitive tax system in the G20"
The Conservative Party today outlined its ambition is to create the most competitive tax system in the G20 within five years.
Conservatives outline plans to stop Labour 'killing off' the recovery
The Conservative Party today reiterated its view that Labour’s plan for anyone earning over £20 000 to pay more tax - and employers more on all jobs paid over £5700 - will hit small businesses especially hard, and kill off the recovery.
Reinsurers face tough times in soft market – AM Best
AM Best’s global financial review of reinsurance notes US taxation and underwriting discipline amongst the major challenges to be faced by reinsurers
HCC readies for upturn in M&A activity with new launch
HCC Global Financial Products has launched a new line of business focusing on mergers and acquisitions’ transaction risk insurance; covering warranty & indemnity, tax indemnity, and contingent risk transfer insurance.
HCC readies for upturn in M&A activity with new launch
HCC Global Financial Products has launched a new line of business focusing on mergers and acquisitions’ transaction risk insurance; covering warranty & indemnity, tax indemnity, and contingent risk transfer insurance.
Bosses back Tory NI pledge
Axa UK group chief executive Nicolas Moreau and his Jardine Lloyd Thompson counterpart Dominic Burke were among 23 UK business leaders who publicly backed the Conservative party's pledge on National Insurance.
Budget 2010: Darling to “double” entrepreneurs CGT relief
Chancellor Alistair Darling has revealed that the government will double entrepreneurs relief for capital gains tax.
Catlin founder: Bermuda tax rises a nasty surprise
The increasing cost of employing people in Bermuda will add to the pressure on the Island's global reinsurers to locate more jobs in cheaper jurisdictions according to Stephen Catlin
Election 2010: Interview - Stewart Hosie MP, the SNP
In the second of Post's six-part profile on all the major parties, Jonathan Swift talks to MP Stewart Hosie, the SNP spokesman on finance and Treasury matters, about the party's plans and priorities.
View from the top: Election outcomes
With opinion polls suggesting the margin has narrowed to as little as 7% between the Conservatives and the Labour Party, all eyes are on the coming general election.
US commercial insurance buyers take issue with Obama's budget blueprint
The Risk and Insurance Management Society, expressed its deep concern with plan to reduce or elminate the federal underpinnings of terrorism insurance.
US projected to fall to $1.56trn deficit
The United States will project on Monday that it is budgeting for a $1.56trn deficit for 2011, reports have said.
ABI responds to Government discussion paper on CFCs
Association of British Insurers indicates initiative will make the UK tax system more "competitive."
The contented regulator
Six months into his regulatory role, Ken Hogg talks to Jonathan Swift about why after two decades working for insurance companies he is now well placed for life at the Financial Services Authority.
