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Evolving with the FTT

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Published on: 28 February 2013

Published by a LexisNexis Financial Services expert

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Original news
What are the key points and main effects of the FTT proposals?
Only 11 out of 27 member states have supported the FTT so far—what are the main reasons for this?
Is anyone expected to gain from the FTT?
What impact will the FTT likely have on transactions in financial instruments?
Do you think the FTT will impact where firms operate, the markets used for trades, or which instruments are traded?
What are the market’s concerns surrounding the FTT?
What should financial services firms and their advisers do now?

Article summary

Financial Services analysis: Will the financial transaction tax (FTT) change the way financial services firms operate? Ben Jones, principal associate in the Eversheds Tax Group, examines the FTT and provides a warning for those who are considering restructuring transactions to avoid the FTT.

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