Belgian Presidency: Protect, strengthen, prepare
Catherine Feore casts a quick glance at what’s in store for the next six months
On 1 January 2024, Belgium assumes the Presidency of the...
A first step towards taxing actual rents
By requiring “professional” tenants to provide the tax man with information on their landlord, the government is taking a first step towards a tightened...
Israel-Gaza – The EU must not remain silent while a tragedy...
Catherine Feore looks at the EU’s response to events in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories
On 7 October, we woke up to appalling news....
Belgium is the champion of taxation
Anglo Saxons call it ‘tax freedom day’ - theoretically, it’s the day you stop paying for the state’s expenditure and earn money for yourself....
US elections: Trump vs Biden
Catherine Feore takes a microscope to Europe's future with the US, ahead of November's US elections.
The last four years have been a roller coaster....
Personal investment opportunities in 2016
After the worst start of the year for the stock markets for a long time, Dave Deruytter wonders what to expect next.
Falling share indices...
Real Estate: Which Side Do You Want To Be On?
Real Estate: Yannick Callens wonders when a global threat becomes a property opportunity.
Should we invest locally or internationally in real estate? Have you ever...
Tax: The winds of change in Belgium
Belgium finally has new governments, both federal and regional, and it also has a sixth State Reform.Many changes are on the way. What are...
ING: The world of private banking in Belgium
According to a recent report, the average Belgian has the third highest net financial assets in the world. The ‘Global Wealth Report’ said only...
Money: Europe’s Silicon Valley
Money: Dave Deruytter has been catching up with European progress on its silicon (valley) revolution.
There is great respect around the globe for the success...