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London, 10th December 2018
COMPETITIVENESS OF THE PORTUGUESE MARKET
José Veiga Sarmento – Chairman of APFIPP
THE REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATION FOR THE
PORTUGUESE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY
Founded in 1991
APFIPP is a member of EFAMA and Pensions EuropeAPFIPP is a very dynamic partner of the industry and the Authorities
Mutual Funds
Real EstateFunds
PensionFunds
DiscretionaryAsset
Management
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7-REASONS WHY PORTUGAL IS, FROM LONDON, A NATURAL CHOICE
Quality of life
2
Human skills
3
History
1
Infrastructures
4
Judicial System
5
Tax Environment
6
Funds Supervision and Regulation
7
3
REASON : HISTORY1
PORTUGAL AND ENGLAND, THE OLDEST ALLIANCE - 1386
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XII CENTURY
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Portugal founded with the participation of English and other European crusaders
XIV CENTURY
English success in the European Continent had this important Portuguese chapter
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Portugal affirms its independence from Spain.Alliance with Richard II: Windsor Treaty
XVI CENTURY
Trade from Europe through Africa, to India and China
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Portugal creates the notion of the first Global Empire
XVII CENTURY Portugal regains its independence from Spain.
Renewed alliance with England with the marriage of Princess Catherine with Charles II (1661).
Catherine gave:• to England - Bombay, and • to the English - the Tea, the Orange Marmalade and for the
Ladies…high heels!
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Port wine became a central piece for the presence of English merchants in Portugal
XVIII CENTURY
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After losing Bordeaux, Porto remains today a successful English merchant hub presence
Wellington started his successful career in Portugal fighting Napoleon, and with Portuguese troops he entered Spain, and then France
XIX CENTURY, beginning
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Without Portugal, Wellington history would be quite different
Charles John Napier, the hero of the Crimean war, started his successful career in Portugal, helping the establishment of a democratic constitutional regime.
XIX CENTURY, mid
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Portugal recognized Admiral Napier greatness, long before his countrymen
XX CENTURY
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Portugal joined the Allies in WWI
100 years in the cemeteries of France
From London, moving south to Portugal is a recognised, comfortable and natural decision
PORTUGAL IS ENGLAND’S NEXT DOOR
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London
REASON : QUALITY OF LIFE2
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Weather
REASON : QUALITY OF LIFE2
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Real Estate
REASON : QUALITY OF LIFE2
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Real Estate
Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Europe Survey for 2019
“Lisbon is the year’s choice for overall prospects, rising 10places to Number 1.
Interviewees cite the city’s “quality of life” and “positive”leadership. Plus, it is seen as a late-cycle play. Portugal’seconomy is growing at a healthy clip, and its capital is nowan international destination for companies, investors andtourists.”
“Everyone is talking about Lisbon now”
“Portugal has become apopular location to locateservice centres and businessprocess outsourcing.
It is a combination of stillrelatively cheap labour andreal estate, and a greatquality of life,”
REASON : QUALITY OF LIFE2
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Food
REASON : QUALITY OF LIFE2
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Food
Portugal:▪ 6 restaurants with two stars; and▪ 20 restaurants with one star.
REASON : QUALITY OF LIFE2
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Security
REASON : QUALITY OF LIFE2
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Health Service
English speaking UniversitiesMBA’s well rated
REASON : HUMAN SKILLS3
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Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
▪ First Portuguese Business School member of the elite group of schools holding the coveted Triple Crown status.
▪ First CFA University Program Partner in Portugal.
▪ 23rd FT Masters in Finance Pre-experience (2018).
Nova School of Business & Economics▪ All courses taught in English.
▪ 40% international students.
▪ 21st FT Masters in Finance Pre-experience (2018).
The Lisbon MBA - Católica & Nova PartnershipAccreditation:
REASON : HUMAN SKILLS (cont.)3
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ISEG▪ First Economics and
Management School founded in Portugal.
▪ 5,000 students from 40 different nationalities.
Porto Business School▪ Belongs to the University of
Porto, which has almost 30,000 students.
▪ 6 consecutive years in Eduniversal Bests Masters Ranking- 25th for The Magellan MBA - 47th for The Executive MBA
▪ MBA accredited by AMBA and EPAS.
English speaking UniversitiesMBA’s well rated
Instituto Superior Técnico ▪ 86% of graduates get a job within six months after graduation.
▪ 2,237 Scientific publications in ISI Web of Science, of which 14 highly cited papers, 1 hot paper and 1 highly cited researcher.
▪ 31% of international students attend a PhD programme.
These Schools are part of the University of Lisbon, which has almost 48,000 students.
ISCTE Business School▪ More than 75 worldwide partnerships
with Universities, accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EFMD.
▪ 27th FT Masters in Finance Pre-experience (2018).
Giga Internet
REASON : INFRASTRUCTURES4
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Ubiquitous4G
3,000 km of
Highways
e-govern (Simplex
Programme)
REASON : INFRASTRUCTURES4
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Simplex Programme
The first Simplex Programme was launched in 2006
CITIZEN’S CARD
5 ID cards in 1 and a tool for eGov
ELECTRONIC PRE-FILLED INCOME TAX RETURN
Filling taxes has become easier
SIMPLIFIED COMPANY INFORMATION
Submitting financial and accounting
information in one step
ON THE SPOT FIRM
Start up a firm in less than one hour
BORN CITIZEN
Birth Registration
at theMaternity Hospital
2006-2011: More than 1,000 measures
AUTOMATIC INCOME TAX RETURNS
DIRECT PAYMENT OF TAXES
PORTUGUESE CITIZEN CARD FOR
FOREIGNERS
BUSINESS MATCH MAKING
SOCIAL SECURITY DIRECT
2020 SUPPORT PROGRAMS
2016: 255 measures2017: 172 measures + 65 from 20162018: 175 measures + 93 from 2017
(…)
▪ Neutral judicial procedure and enforceability of awards
▪ Commercial Competence and Tribunal Expertise
▪ Autonomy of the Parties and Procedural Flexibility
▪ Cost, speed and finality of Decisions
▪ Confidentiality and Privacy of the Dispute Resolution Process.
REASON : ALTERNATIVE LITIGATION – ARBITRATION5
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REASON : TAX ENVIRONMENT FOR FUNDS6
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Tax competitiveness (similar to Luxembourg)
Investment Funds fully exempt for non-residents
Real Estate Funds WHT of 10%
Stamp duty of 1.25 bp on NAV (0.25 bp for MMF)
REASON : FUNDS SUPERVISION AND REGULATION7
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Supervisor: business friendly
(monthly meetings with the Industry)
EU rules fully implemented
(very low gold plating)
London, 10th December 2018
CONTACTS: R. Castilho, nº 44 - 2º Andar
1250-071 LISBOA
Tel. : + 351 21 799 48 40 Fax: + 351 21 799 48 42 Email : [email protected]