Portuguese Chamber’s 8th Annual Property Conference
- Written by Portuguese Chamber
Interesting reading for all those involved in the residential and leisure tourism sector in Portugal. Keynote speaker was Cecilia Meireles, Portugal's Secretary of State for Tourism. Speakers and delegates also included the directors of Portugal’s leading tourism resorts, senior members of the Portuguese government, financiers, brokers, and lawyers.
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Hard up in Europe?
- Written by Sue Englefield
Are you stuck here? Are you ex-services? Can you cope? Our expat colleagues in France are compiling case studies and evidence in order to help those of us who are struggling by abroad, on an inadequate pension or other income.
Don’t Let Tax Become Taxing
- Written by Raoul Ruiz Martinez
Across Europe, the young working adult is facing the reality of growing unemployment. Those who are fortunate to remain employed are seeing their disposable income tighten up as tax levels increase and tax credits disappear. The historical differences across this social demographic from northern to southern Europe are diminishing and similarities of social immobility are apparent.
Simon Perks, where have you been?
- Written by Paul Rees
Frequent flyer Simon Perks, previously the Algarve's man from SantanderTotta, launched himself and his enviable financial knowledge as a freelance money specialist a year ago.
His 23 years at Banco Santander Totta in London saw him for twelve years as the Deputy General Manager with responsibility for the commercial, retail and commercial activities of this top international branch.
Compensation information for EMAG members - March 2012
- Written by Sue Englefield
EMAG is being flooded with enquiries about the Government compensation scheme and I regret that we do not have the people or the resources to answer everyone individually. In general our members are finding the official ELPS “helpline” anything but helpful. Please accept this general response as the best we can do at the moment.
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Equitable Life update
- Written by Sue Englefield
The Equitable Life compensation scheme reports slow progress. A progress report on the Equitable Life Payment Scheme (ELPS) has revealed that only 10 per cent of those eligible for compensation have yet received a payment or notification. This report that had been promised to be published in January was snuck out at 4am on Saturday 4th February.
