News Stories Tagged 'fiscal policy'
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Guernsey Proceeding With Pension System Overhaul
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
17 January, 2018
Guernsey has released a report into proposed pension system reform, which if implemented would see working age residents in Guernsey and Alderney automatically enrolled into a private pension scheme.
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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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BVI 2017 Budget Increases Fees
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
24 January, 2017
The BVI Premier and Finance Minister, Orlando Smith, has announced fee increases as part of the territory's 2017 Budget.
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Hong Kong Should Continue 'Prudent Fiscal Policy': IMF
by Mary Swire, Lowtax.net, Hong Kong
17 January, 2017
In concluding its 2016 Article IV consultation with Hong Kong, the International Monetary Fund said that the Government's fiscal policy "needs to strike a balance between supporting aggregate demand and preserving a buffer for the longer-run challenge posed by aging."
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Hong Kong Urged To Increase Tax Incentives
by Mary Swire, Lowtax.net, Hong Kong
16 January, 2017
Professional services firm PwC has recommended that Hong Kong should use available fiscal space to adopt financial and tax incentives.
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Jersey Report Considers Tax Changes
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
01 September, 2016
Jersey's Fiscal Policy Panel has weighed a number of taxation measures to support the island's economy in its ninth annual fiscal policy report.
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Jersey Considers Fiscal Response To Brexit Decision
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
18 July, 2016
Jersey's Fiscal Policy Panel has recommended that the territory should hold off on making changes to tax policy until the impact of a potential "Brexit" is clearer.
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Malta's Finance Sector, Finances Buoyant: IMF
by Lorys Charalambous, Lowtax.net, Cyprus
27 January, 2016
Malta is among the fastest expanding economies in the eurozone and its banking sector remains resilient, the International Monetary Fund said in its Article IV consultation for the territory.
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Hong Kong Consults On Pensions, Warns Of Tax Hikes
by Mary Swire, Lowtax.net, Hong Kong
28 December, 2015
The Commission on Poverty has launched a six-month public consultation on the future of retirement protection in Hong Kong, and, in particular, on the substantial tax rises that would be necessary to introduce a universal pension scheme.
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Jersey Maintains AA+ Credit Rating
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
24 November, 2015
Jersey has welcomed the announcement from credit rating agency Standard and Poor's that it has maintained the territory's rating at AA+ with a stable outlook.
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