The geopolitics of real estate: how Russia learned the political value of property
Apr 05, 2016 13:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics Real Estate
Over the past three decades, real estate has gained a new significance on the world stage. Many states have relaxed laws to open up national property markets to international buyers. This has not only intensified...
Why the UK tax year starts on April 6
Apr 05, 2016 13:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views
You might think, logically, that the beginning of the tax year would coincide with the calendar year and in some countries it does. In the UK, however, the scramble to get your affairs in order comes to its conclusion on...
Britain is sending a huge nuclear waste consignment to America – why?
Apr 05, 2016 13:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views
A very unusual exchange is about to take place over the Atlantic. The UK is sending some 700kg of highly enriched uranium to be disposed of in the US, the largest amount that has ever been moved out of the country. In...
Apr 05, 2016 13:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
The Panama Papers leak sheds some light on the intricate ways in which the wealthy can exploit secretive offshore tax regimes. As well as charging minimal or no tax to residents and non-residents, the main characteristics...
How to mark the Easter Rising in Northern Ireland
Apr 05, 2016 12:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising is a tricky matter in Northern Ireland. The April 1916 event is iconic in Irelands national narrative. A small group of rebels, under the banner of Sinn Fein, took on the might of the...
Apr 05, 2016 12:15 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
General business sentiment in New Zealand dropped from +13% in December to -1% in March. This was well below the average level of the last few years, although it was still an improvement on the -11% reading in the...
RBA stands pat on rates, higher AUD exchange rates could drag it closer to easing
Apr 05, 2016 11:52 am UTC| Insights & Views
At its policy meeting today the Reserve Bank of Australia as widely expected left the official interest rate unchanged at 2%. AUD-USD appreciated in an initial reaction as some market participants had nonetheless hoped for...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects