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Festivals in Europe this September
From music to fashion, yachts to seafood, there are loads of festivals happening all across Europe. Here are some of the top ones to watch out for. Edinburgh International Festival, Scotland 8 th – 31 st August Concerts, opera, theatre, ballet, dance, orchestra – the world-renown...

Free Independent Wealth Management seminars for foreign nationals
HSBC offers a series of free Independent Wealth Management seminars for foreign nationals. The next seminar presented by HSBC International Financial Advisers (UK) Limited (HSBC International) is in London on 17 September 2008 and will cover international tax and financial planning . Are you a...

Different legislation in Europe for immigrants
As there are more voice in Europe calling for unifying rules for immigrant workers, we present an overview of the situation in some countries: United Kingdom: 509,800 legal immigrants in 2006 No quota No necessity of a contract for integration Family regrouping Necessity of a work contract...

Largest ever survey of expats - Final results
Four months ago, we talked about HSBC's project to conduct the largest ever survey of expats. The project aimed to give more than 2000 expats across four continents the opportunity to have their say on what life is really like for people living and working away from home, looking at opportunities that come with starting...

Top Summer Festivals in Europe this August
It’s summer, it’s sizzling and it’s time to party. What better way than with some of the hippest, funkiest parties and festivals all over Europe this August. Aste Nagusia ( Semana Grande ) 10 th – 17 August (dates to be confirmed) This party offers visitors nine...