The S&P 500 hitting its 35th record high this year shows the market is well-prepared to handle any uncertainties that may arise from the US presidential campaign, according to the CEO of leading independent financial advisory and fintech. “Despite this remarkable performance, the looming uncertainty surrounding the US presidential campaign could lead to a market … Read more
An increase in government expenditure, and a small cut in income taxes: these are among the key expectations of economists from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she presents the final Union Budget for 2024-25 on July 23.Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist at ICRA, and Anubhuti Sahay, Head of India Economic Research at Standard Chartered Bank discussed … Read more
Having secured a landslide victory as expected in last week’s election, Labour’s Keir Starmer has a unique opportunity to reshape the UK’s financial landscape by positioning it as a global cryptocurrency hub, according to the CEO of a leading financial advisory and fintech. “To date, Starmer’s stance on crypto remains somewhat nebulous,” said Nigel Green … Read more
Navigating the complex world of business taxes is no small feat, especially for small business owners who already wear many hats. That’s where a business tax lawyer comes in. They provide invaluable support and guidance, ensuring your business stays compliant and financially healthy. Here are some key benefits of hiring a business tax lawyer for … Read more
UK equities’ support following a Labour victory driven by a temporary boost from easing political uncertainty will be limited as the expectation has already been widely priced-in by the markets. Also, for the UK’s stocks to secure robust growth and regain ground against their global peers, three critical factors must align, said the CEO of … Read more
[co author: Dennard Small] House Bill 4087* (H.4087) advances income tax credits for corporate headquarters, recycling facilities, job development and retraining by amending the South Carolina Code of Laws to update portions of the South Carolina Income Tax Act and the Enterprise Zone Act of 1995. The primary objectives of this bill include: expanding the … Read more
President Yoon Suk Yeol announces the Dynamic Economy Roadmap and the Economic Policy Direction for the latter half of the year at the Blue House in central Seoul on Wednesday. [YONHAP] The government plans to reduce corporate and inheritance taxes for companies in the “value-up program” and more than double the number of foreign … Read more
First Vice Finance Minister Kim Byoung-hwan, nominee for chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), speaks to reporters during a press conference held at his temporary office in central Seoul, Friday. YonhapNominee shows confidence in Corporate Value-up ProgramBy Anna J. ParkThe nominee for the head of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Korea’s top financial regulator, … Read more
At the press briefing announcing the latest exchequer returns on Wednesday, the Department of Finance’s chief economist, John McCarthy, said his department estimated that about 50 per cent of the State’s €24 billion annual corporate tax take could be classified as “windfall” and potentially “non-recurring”.That means we’re accruing €12 billion in business tax receipts that … Read more
The price of Silver halted its five-day winning streak, with XAGUSD trading around $30.40 per troy ounce on Thursday. The decline in the safe-haven metal is attributed to increased optimism following signs of renewed efforts to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, as reported by Reuters. Mediators Egypt and Qatar delivered a response from … Read more