European Union
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Should you take a 25% lump sum from your pension fund?
Features If you’re approaching retirement, think twice before exercising your right to take 25% of your pension fund savings as a tax-free cash lump sum.
By David Prosser Published
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EU throws green spanner in the works of global trade
Features Europe has big plans for the environment – but making them work without damaging world trade will be a challenge.
By Emily Hohler Published
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Currency Corner: A lesson from two of the world’s “hardest” currencies
Features Dominic Frisby looks at the Swiss franc and Singaporean dollar and what our politicians can learn from these two fiscally responsible nations.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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The pension income-drawdown time bomb
Features Some pension savers being paid a regular income from their retirement funds could be heading for disaster.
By David Prosser Published
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Betting on politics: deal or no deal
Features Matthew Partridge looks at the bookies' odds on the UK leaving the EU with no deal.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Which countries sell citizenship and how much it costs
Features Fancy living in a European capital, or gaining citizenship of a Caribbean island? If you have deep enough pockets, the world is your oyster, says Alex Rankine.
By Alex Rankine Published
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How Brexit will save the United Kingdom
Features Leaving the EU should strengthen the United Kingdom – a multinational union Europe can only aspire to. Alex Carew, a London-based fund manager and economic historian, explains how.
By Alex Carew Published
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Betting on politics: how my tips have fared over the last three years
Features It's been three years since Matthew Partridge launched his Betting on Politics column. As you might expect, he's some failures – but he's had a lot more successes
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Farage victory would tip the balance
Features A Brexit Party win may concentrate minds in parliament and break the stalemate. Emily Hohler reports.
By Emily Hohler Published
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