Shipping Deputy Minister in China for ship naming ceremony

Shipping Deputy Minister in China for ship naming ceremony

Fact: Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis traveled to Guangzhou, China to attend the naming ceremony of the cargo ship ‘AAL Limassol’, owned by AAL Shipping, a subsidiary of Schoeller Holdings.

Young people purchasing an apartment is nowadays a utopia

Young people purchasing an apartment is nowadays a utopia

The real estate market in Cyprus has seen rapid growth due to the arrival of foreign companies, making it difficult for Cypriots to find affordable housing. High rent and property prices, combined with low average salaries, pose a significant challenge for young couples and individuals from middle or low-income groups. The need for substantial deposits and strict bank requirements further limit access to housing loans. Efforts are being made to address these issues, including potential changes in the terms and conditions of social housing programs to help more people acquire housing.

Comparing European loans: What borrowers need to know

Comparing European loans: What borrowers need to know

– Nordic Bank offers a loan comparison service to help customers find the best loan offers from over 30 banks and financial companies in Finland.
– The service helps customers compare interest rates, fees, and repayment terms to save money in the long run.
– Customers can apply for loans online through Nordic Bank’s website without the need for collateral or guarantors for unsecured loans.

KRA eyes tax-evading multinationals with new database

KRA eyes tax-evading multinationals with new database

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) plans to install a new transfer pricing database to gather and compare transactions made by multinational firms to prevent tax evasion.

Alberta businesses balk at feds’ capital gains tax increase but pleased with several new programs

Alberta businesses balk at feds’ capital gains tax increase but pleased with several new programs

The text discusses the negative impact of new tax increases on capital gains announced in the 2024 federal budget. Deborah Yedlin, president of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, expressed concerns that the tax increase would disincentivize capital formation for individuals and corporations.

Federal budget to include tax hikes for wealthiest Canadians, some corporations

Federal budget to include tax hikes for wealthiest Canadians, some corporations

The federal government will make tax changes in Tuesday’s budget aimed at raising more revenue from wealthy Canadians and certain corporations.

Opinion: New taxes would be a mistake. Freeland is still likely to hike levies on corporations and the wealthy

Opinion: New taxes would be a mistake. Freeland is still likely to hike levies on corporations and the wealthy

Chrystia Freeland is likely to raise taxes on the country’s largest companies and wealthiest citizens in the upcoming budget to increase government revenues and pay for new programs.

Unlocking Value: ESG integration in Cyprus propels sustainable finance forward

Unlocking Value: ESG integration in Cyprus propels sustainable finance forward

Banking and financial institutions are introducing a tool to assess companies’ compliance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in Cyprus.