Reduced 5% withholding tax rate for EU residents coming soon

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When asset-backed securities were first introduced, the standard withholding tax rate applied to all private investors was 20% (reduced with a tax certificate).

The Latvian fintech community, of which we are proud to be a part, worked diligently to pass new legislation, and as a result, EU residents will now be subject to a 5% withholding tax without the need to provide additional tax certificates, which will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Continue reading Reduced 5% withholding tax rate for EU residents coming soon

How to Invest and Save in Midst of Economic Winter

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After sweltering temperatures in Europe this summer and warm autumn, cooler temperatures are just around the corner. Meanwhile, as the Russian war in Ukraine drags on, a winter of another kind is quickly emerging in the European economy. While soaring inflation has become a common thread in the global economy, it has become especially burdensome for European countries, where an energy crisis of epic proportions has reared its head. With a recession a possibility before the year is over, Europeans are getting pushed to the brink. Continue reading How to Invest and Save in Midst of Economic Winter

SIA “Viainvest” has concluded an administrative agreement with FCMC

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The company SIA “Viainvest” has concluded an administrative agreement with the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FCMC) to extend the term for the fulfilment of obligations, as the company, on its own initiative, switched to operating in the regulated and safe market of financial instruments. Continue reading SIA “Viainvest” has concluded an administrative agreement with FCMC

A More Secure, Balanced, and Convenient Way to Invest

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We’d like to tell you about some exciting changes coming soon at VIAINVEST. After a long and thorough process, we are transitioning from claim rights to the new generation of investment products: asset-backed securities. While we are finalizing the last details, join us and take a look at what it can offer. Continue reading A More Secure, Balanced, and Convenient Way to Invest

Ways to Save & Make Money in 2022

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Sky-high inflation has gripped the global economy and thrust saving money into the spotlight. Meanwhile, just as the pandemic is finally seemingly starting to wind down, the events in Eastern Europe have ratcheted up the uncertainty factor. The one-two punch of inflation and the potential for rising interest rates have exacerbated an already precarious situation. We thought now was a good time to explore ways to save money and potentially add additional revenue streams in 2022.

During the best of times, Europeans are disciplined savers and under sock away 12% of their earnings, according to the IMF. Between 2020 and 2021, at the height of the pandemic, the savings rate increased to nearly 19% as lockdowns and social distancing measures cut into spending. Put another way, during that time frame, Europeans are estimated to have saved close to $1 trillion more than they otherwise would have were it not for the restrictions, setting a new record as savings rose to the equivalent of 8% of the eurozone’s GDP. Continue reading Ways to Save & Make Money in 2022

Fintechs Flock to Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania

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It’s no secret that the Baltic nations are considered a hub for fintech activity. This is especially true in the wake of Brexit, given the compliance and regulatory uncertainty surrounding financial services between the U.K. and the European Union. Entrepreneurs need more clarity. Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania are increasingly bridging that gap, thanks to a culture of nurturing tech innovation and embracing digitization that in many ways have made the Baltics the envy of the world.

Fintech is the intersection of finance and technology. It is a sector that looks to tech to make financial services better and more intuitive for consumers and businesses alike. The sector has disrupted legacy financial systems by leaning into what consumers want and the way in which merchants and entrepreneurs can deliver. The Baltics take the lead in areas like peer-to-peer (P2P) investing, where the region has the largest slice of the market in the EU, with France in a distant second. Continue reading Fintechs Flock to Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania

Investment Trends Then and Now: A Look Back on 2021 and Ahead to 2022

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With 2021 about to be in the rear-view mirror, we thought it would be a good time to take stock of some of the key investment themes that have emerged over the past year and what’s ahead for 2022. Investors have had to navigate some choppy market waters with headwinds like inflation and the emergence of the omicron variant, which suggests that diversification could become more important than ever.

While there are still plenty of returns to be had, investors might also need to expand into new areas to capture them and move closer to their financial goals. Some of the areas we’ll explore include stocks, cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), peer-to-peer (P2P) investing, and sustainability as well as alternative asset classes including luxury items from fine art to fine wine.

In addition, we’ll take a look at some of the overhanging risks, not least including inflation and the omicron variant, as well as the effect they could have on investments. We’ll also tell you the latest exciting developments at VIAINVEST so you know what to look out for in the new year. Continue reading Investment Trends Then and Now: A Look Back on 2021 and Ahead to 2022