Archive for 2008/08


A foreign posting that opened our eyes to a new financial world - guardian.co.uk

A foreign posting that opened our eyes to a new financial world
guardian.co.uk, UK - 11 hours ago
As a result, there is no real insurance industry and offshore insurers are wary of the risky environment. A major worry is that we've been unable to get

Business Doctor: Who pays the tax on gifts? - Times Online


Business Doctor: Who pays the tax on gifts?
Times Online, UK - 5 hours ago
However, this type of payment will also attract National Insurance contributions (Nics) which have to be paid by the third party and sometimes by the

Scotland's competitiveness 'put in danger' by proposed damages law - Scotland on Sunday

Scotland's competitiveness 'put in danger' by proposed damages law
Scotland on Sunday, UK - 30 Aug 2008
At an evidence session before the Parliamentary Justice Committee on Tuesday, Nick Starling, director of general insurance and health at the Association of

How safe are your banking details? - Scotland on Sunday


How safe are your banking details?
Scotland on Sunday, UK - 18 hours ago
The investigation follows a review of systems and controls for data security at 39 firms including banks, building societies, insurance companies and

Companies move abroad to escape tax - Times Online


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Companies move abroad to escape tax
Times Online, UK - 2 hours ago
Brit Insurance said it was considering joining the ranks of insurance companies that have left for the tax haven of Bermuda.

Mounting debts can spell trouble in a downturn - Times Online


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Mounting debts can spell trouble in a downturn
Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago
Income-protection insurance covers you if you lose your job. However, it can be costly and often has a raft of exclusions. Payprotect, for example, offers a

A step-by-step guide to cutting all your bills - Independent

A step-by-step guide to cutting all your bills
Independent, UK - 11 hours ago
"There are lots of new entrants vying for business, so make sure you regularly switch providers for all your insurance policies." Figures from Confused. com

Salaam Halal Insurance - The Muslim News


Salaam Halal Insurance
The Muslim News, UK - 2 hours ago
Salaam insurance is the first fully independent Shariah-compliant Takaful operator in the UK. This means that everything from our business processes,

Cut Your Car Insurance Costs! - Motley Fool UK


Cut Your Car Insurance Costs!
Motley Fool UK, UK - 2 hours ago
If your car insurance premium is racing ahead, there is one simple way of putting the brakes on: shop around. Figures from The AA show that comparing

In the know: RSA Insurance, HSBC, Bradford & Bingley, Geong … - Times Online


In the know: RSA Insurance, HSBC, Bradford & Bingley, Geong
Times Online, UK - 5 hours ago
Earlier this week the group met Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, as part of his drive to promote Chinese companies doing business in the capital.