German Finance Minister gave a compelling interview to the Guardian of their support for a financial transactions tax (robin hood tax) as a means to provide slowing down of the high frequency financial markets that are at risk of destroying themselves:
Like France, Germany wants tighter controls on the financial sector, including hedge funds and… More >>
The European Union Assembly has reported to have delivered a landslide vote in favour of the EU Commission passing legislation for a Financial Transaction Tax (aka Robin Hood Tax). The resolution prioritises development of an international financial transaction tax but in lieu of support for this, Euro trading countries should establish a tax at the… More >>
French President Nicholas Sarkozy has requested Bill Gates present an assessment of how to raise much needed funds for international development and climate change to the G20 Leaders meeting in November this year. Sarkozy states that Bill Gates is an expert on raising funds for global poverty and no doubt hopes that as a world… More >>
