A-Z guide on capital gain tax on investments: tax is arcane and complicated even to the most sophisticated investor, so here is the quick legal guide to capital gains tax

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Savers usually buy investments expecting them to show capital growth, which can incur capital gains tax. Gains made on agricultural property, business assets, land and buildings, shares and securities, unit trusts and woodlands are all liable to capital gains tax. Betting and lottery winning, cars, chattels, decorations medals, enterprise investment schemes, foreign currencies, government securities, life assurance policies, main residences, partnerships, personal equity plans, qualifying corporate bonds, national savings certificates and trust interests are exempt from capital gains tax.

Taxation, Capital gains tax

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Shake-up of investor rights on the cards

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UK shareholders' rights may be improved allowing them more possibilities for tabling resolutions at general meetings of companies. Ian Lang, UK trade and industry secretary, has stated that the government aims for shareholders to become more involved in firms they have invested in. A parliamentary committee report on executive pay has also recommended changes to the UK Companies Act to give shareholders more ability to table resolutions.

Securities law

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Netting investor confidence

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The UK lags far behind other European countries in online share dealing, accounting for only 8% of the European online brokerage market. However, growing investor confidence and wealth should boost UK online trades.

Europe, Services, Stockbrokers, Online services, Internet services, Investors

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