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Carte Vitale going Digital

Kate 25/03/2023 0 Comments

Only just received your much coveted and long awaited carte vitale? Well, you will soon (ish)  be able to upload an ‘e-carte Vitale’ app onto your smartphone. 

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Euro slumps amid renewed crisis in Europe’s banking sector

Kate 25/03/2023 0 Comments

The euro retreated on Friday amid fresh jitters in Europe’s banking sector.

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Reporting requirement for property owners in 2023

Laura McLellan 21/03/2023 2 Comments

Stéphanie Clérumpuy provides more details on the new reporting requirement for property owners in 2023.

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US dollar skyrockets on hawkish Powell testimony

Kate 07/03/2023 0 Comments

The pound rallied on Wednesday as GBP investors welcomed the publication of the UK’s latest inflation figures.

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GBP/USD rebounds above $1.20 on NI protocol deal

Kate 28/02/2023 0 Comments

Coming up, will the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the UK’s budget lead to more GBP volatility today?

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P-O Life Classifieds now up and running

Laura McLellan 27/02/2023 1 Comment

That’s right, we’ve finally found a solution to help give your second (or third, or fourth!) hand goods a new home. Introducing : P-O Life Classifieds!

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Tax. Investing. Inheritance. Blevins Franks Free Seminars

Kate 22/02/2023 0 Comments

Tax. Investing. Inheritance. So many questions! Come and meet us for the answers!

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Inheritance tax in France

Kate 21/02/2023 0 Comments

To calculate the amount of succession duties, several steps are required.

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GBP/USD rebounds above $1.20 on Fed Powell comments

Kate 08/02/2023 0 Comments

Check out the state of the pound/euro this week.

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Currencies Direct Launch Multi Currency Card

Kate 30/01/2023 0 Comments

The CD multi currency card is available now until the end of March for  existing clients and will soon be available for all new clients when they register. 

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