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How tax-transparent pooling helps U.K. company pensions
Companies are looking at any structure that boosts returns on pension investments as they come under re-newed downward pressure. Martin Campbell of Northern Trust bank examines how to exploit tax benefits on pooled pension products pointing out that this technique can bring huge financial benefits.
The Bottom Line:If Mr Cable has his way...
"If Mr Cable had his way, all the big banks would be broken up and bonuses would be virtually eliminated - a sure-fire way in my view of guaranteeing an end to the UK’s ability to compete as an international financial centre. Let’s not forget that this is a man who is on record as saying that everyone who works in a bank has an ‘aristocratic lifestyle’ clearly demonstrating his lack of understanding of the sector." A tough line on bankers’ bonuses could make a brain drain of financial talent a distinct possibility, warns Paul Marsden. Read more