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Money & Finance
Insurance Premiums in France 2019
A range of indirect tax increases are set to increase insurance premiums on new and existing policies next year.
07 Dec 2018
Buying On-Line Procedures Under Review
The use of SMS codes for buying on-line is to be scraped, but banks and retailers have expressed concern that there is, as yet, nothing to replace it.
07 Dec 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Nov 2018
November was a volatile month for the GBP/EUR exchange rate with Brexit developments creating many twists and turns, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Dec 2018
French Ombudsman Slams Vehicle Registration System
The French Ombudsman has joined the criticism of the on-line vehicle registration system, and has questioned the pace of digitalisation of public services.
07 Nov 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Oct 2018
The pound to euro exchange rate had a bumpy ride in October, mainly influenced by Brexit developments, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Nov 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Sept 2018
The pound to euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded between interbank levels of €1.1059 and €1.1292 in September as Brexit continued to fuel sterling movements, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
08 Oct 2018
Debit Card ‘Cashback’ in France
The government have granted retailers the right to offer debit card cashback to their customers, although whether either shops or shoppers want it remains to be seen.
06 Sep 2018
Car Registration Chaos in France
With major problems arising in the government on-line vehicle registration system owners are turning to private companies to register their car, but care is needed.**
06 Sep 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Aug 2018
During August, the pound to euro exchange rate fluctuated between interbank highs of 1.1257 and lows of 1.0994 amid interest rate hikes and Brexit developments, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
06 Sep 2018
French School and University Grants for 2018/19
Details of the school and university student grants for 2018/19 have recently been published by the government.
06 Sep 2018
The End of Fixed Telephone Line in France
Orange Telecom have announced the prospective end of fixed telephone lines as they move towards a completely digital network.
06 Sep 2018
French Banks Cards - Debit or Credit?
Bank cards in France are now ‘débit’ or ‘crédit’, but the descriptions are imposters.
07 Aug 2018
Telephone and Internet for Holiday Homes in France
What telephone and broadband options are available in France to second-home owners and those on a budget?
07 Aug 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review July 2018
The pound to euro exchange rate ranged between interbank levels of 1.11 and 1.13 last month, as markets digested economic data and prepared for higher UK interest rates, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
07 Aug 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review June 2018
The pound to euro exchange rate declined in June, as markets weighed Brexit developments and European politics against a global backdrop of trade tensions writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
06 Jul 2018
House Insurance Costs in France 2018
How much might you expect to pay to insure your house in France this year?
08 Jun 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review May 2018
May was choppy for the pound to euro exchange rate as markets digested Bank of England developments, Brexit news, and important economic data, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
08 Jun 2018
Tax Debts and French Bank Accounts
The French tax authority are entitled to dip into your bank account to recover unpaid taxes, without the need for a court order.
08 Jun 2018
Death and Estate Administration in France
The administration of the French estate of a deceased proceeds via a notaire and the costs and duration of this process can be considerable.
08 Jun 2018
Broadband Internet Plans in France
The French government has an ambitious plan for all households to have access to 'very-fast' broadband by 2022, but the cracks are already beginning to appear.
08 Jun 2018
