Tag Archives: Investment
Pensions into Property before Infrastructure – By Roger May, Pensions Specialist, Corporate Department
In the Autumn Statement yesterday, the Chancellor said that he hoped to unlock a further £20bn investment for infrastructure projects from pension funds – he called it “British savings for British jobs”. Continue reading
London’s Silicon Roundabout swings into the limelight – By John North, Corporate Department
Earlier this month there was a flurry of media comment (see below) marking the first anniversary of what has become known as “Silicon Roundabout” by locals but “Tech City” by the Government. Continue reading
‘Budget’ by Christopher Hall
The Budget was held on 23 March 2011. I have the following key points:-
- There was an emphasis on encouraging enterprise investment in the UK by increasing the lifetime Entrepreneurs’ Relief for capital gains tax to £10,000,000 so that any gains up to the amount of £10,000,000 are charged at 10% instead of the standard rate of 18% (or the higher rate of 28% for higher rate taxpayers). Continue reading
‘The London Economy Update’ by John North, Corporate Department
The City of London Corporation has an excellent research team which produces regular information about the economic conditions in the City of London and the impact of the Financial Services industry. Continue reading
‘Investing in London commercial real estate’ by Alison Ayre
In conjunction with BNP Paribas Real Estate our commercial property lawyers have produced a short guide for international investors on London real estate. Topics covered include: Continue reading