http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009/may/24/tax-on-currency-transactions
The prime minister is under pressure from a coalition of UK and international campaign groups to back a 0.005% micro-tax on the $1 quadrillion ($1,000 trillion) annual trade in foreign currencies.
Anton Kerr, policy manager of the International HIV/Aids Alliance, said the levy would raise $30bn-$50bn a year - enough to double spending on health in low-income countries. "All eyes are on Gordon Brown, " he said. "A number of countries - including Germany, France and the US - have expressed an interest in a currency transaction tax but they are waiting for somebody to take the lead."
UK, US FX sheeople it’s time get in line to get fleeced by your masters again ..
The prime minister is under pressure from a coalition of UK and international campaign groups to back a 0.005% micro-tax on the $1 quadrillion ($1,000 trillion) annual trade in foreign currencies.
Anton Kerr, policy manager of the International HIV/Aids Alliance, said the levy would raise $30bn-$50bn a year - enough to double spending on health in low-income countries. "All eyes are on Gordon Brown, " he said. "A number of countries - including Germany, France and the US - have expressed an interest in a currency transaction tax but they are waiting for somebody to take the lead."
UK, US FX sheeople it’s time get in line to get fleeced by your masters again ..