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Welcoming Our Newest Team Member

We are delighted to welcome Majbritt Bridges to the Blacktower team as Country Manager, Switzerland.

Majbritt brings an exceptional blend of financial expertise, international experience, and entrepreneurial leadership.

With a bachelor’s degree in economics, a master’s in business management, and fluency in English, French, Spanish, and Danish, she combines global perspective with deep technical insight.

Majbritt spent 15 years in wealth management, developing strong capabilities in financial planning, investment strategy, and client relationship management. Her ability to navigate complex financial environments has earned her trust and long lasting professional relationships.

She later co founded Alver, a Swiss FoodTech and BioTech company tackling global food security through sustainable micro algae protein production. As an award winning entrepreneur, she led the business through successful capital raising rounds and established a reputation for strategic vision and operational excellence.

Please join us in welcoming Majbritt to Blacktower. We are thrilled to have her lead our growth and client offering in Switzerland.

This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice, investment recommendations or investment research. You should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this communication is correct, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.

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CSG Changes for Expats in France

Couple holding handsThe wealth management plans of many expats in France have received a welcome boost with an announcement by the French government that there will be a reduction in the rate of social charges on investment income, meaning that low income expats will now be subject to a 7.5% charge compared to the previous 17.2% rate. However, the basic rates will remain as they were in 2018.

The news, which was announced as part of the social security budget for 2019, is of particular interest to expats in retirement as well as those who draw investment income. It also benefits those who do not live in France but receive income from investments in the country.

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