News Stories Tagged 'economics'
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Jersey Says New Research Paper Debunks Myths Surrounding IFCs
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
14 June, 2018
Jersey's business promotion agency, Jersey Finance, has published a new discussion paper prepared by a leading UK think-tank, which argues that international financial centers (IFCs) play a vital, positive role in the global economy.
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China To Open Up Financial Services To Foreign Firms
by Mary Swire, Lowtax.net, Hong Kong
13 April, 2018
The People's Bank of China has committed to putting forward measures to significantly open China's financial services industry to foreign competition, following an announced commitment to do so from President Xi Jinping.
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Gibraltar To Challenge EU's Proposed Brexit Transition Deal
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
01 March, 2018
Gibraltar's Government has strongly criticized the draft text of the post-Brexit withdrawal agreement, released by the European Commission, which reportedly gives Spain a veto over Gibraltar's participation in any transitional period and future UK-EU relationship.
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Malta Welcomes Two More Rating Upgrades
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
28 February, 2018
Malta has welcomed two more credit rating upgrades, from Moody's and DBRS.
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Malta Retains A+ Credit Rating
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
14 February, 2018
Malta's credit rating of A+ with a stable outlook has been reaffirmed by Fitch Ratings.
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Gibraltar Worried About Becoming A Brexit Bargaining Chip
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
02 February, 2018
Gibraltar's Deputy Chief Minister, Joseph Garcia, has said it would be manifestly unfair if Gibraltar were to become a "whipping boy" in disagreements between the EU and the UK on Brexit.
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Gibraltar 'Won't Be Backed Into Sovereignty Deal'
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
21 September, 2017
Gibraltar's Deputy Chief Minister, Joseph Garcia, told the recent Liberal Democrats conference in Bournemouth that "Brexit would not be a pretext for a sovereignty deal [with Spain] through the back door."
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Cayman Islands Pledges No New Taxes
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
28 August, 2017
The Cayman Government has promised it will not impose any new duties or taxes, in a recently released statement.
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Malta Credit Rating Upgraded To A+
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
15 August, 2017
Malta's sovereign credit rating has been increased from A to A+ with a stable outlook by international crediting rating firm Fitch, and follows Standard and Poor's credit rating upgrade of the island in October of last year.
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Shanghai FTZ Firms Reporting Bullish Growth
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
15 August, 2017
Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone enterprises have reported strong growth in profits and turnover, according to recent statistics released by the Zone's administration.
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