After much speculation, and a number of submissions from the pensions industry, the 2013 Budget introduced measures in which the impact on occupational pensions were few and mainly positive. The government have stated that it is in everyone’s best interest that as many people as possible continue to invest in pension schemes. The following measures… Read More
EU Gender Directive affects women…on facebook
Ocean Finance has had a facebook page for some time, albeit it was unloved (by all) and neglected (by us) until recently. Things have changed a bit since… Facebook provided us with a unique channel to reach out specifically to an audience that we wanted to talk to before the 21st of December…and that is… Read More
Budget 2013 Guide: All you need to know at a glance
Ocean.ie have compiled a summary of the main budget headlines indexed by category from the budget speech. If you have any questions about how it might affect you, drop us a line using the contact form or comment function below. Business Taxation Commitment to maintain the 12.5% rate of corporation tax New funding sources and… Read More
EU Gender Directive: Stick it in your pipe and smoke it
Female smokers may be choking on their insurance costs when the forthcoming EU Gender Directive comes into force on December 21st 2012. The Directive states; the use of sex as a factor in the calculation of premiums and benefits for the purposes of insurance and related financial services shall not result in differences in individuals’… Read More
INCOME PROTECTION: Can You Answer The Following?
What arrangements does your employer have if you are on long term sick leave? How long would your savings last if you were to draw on them every month to cover the cost of day to day living? How would you continue to pay for all your outgoings without income? These are questions we would… Read More