Wealth tax

Tax lawyers and councils in affluent areas warn that the launch of the levy in 2028 will be hit by a wave of appeals that overwhelms officials

Critics of the government claim that the steady departure of the very wealthy will turn into a rout which will inflict a heavy blow on the nation’s economy

AI and more complex client needs are reshaping the skills young talent needs, industry players say

The issue is likely to factor in elections next year to determine Macron’s successor

With Singapore, London and Dubai doing more to attract talent, the world’s premier financial hub is finding out its title is contestable

While inequality data has revived calls for wealth taxes, the government remains focused on immovable assets

Singapore will not pursue ‘jobless growth’, the prime minister pledges in his round-up speech

These are broadly comparable to advanced economies with similar wealth Gini coefficients

With a clearer – and less flattering – picture of income and wealth inequality, the discussion can shift to what should be done