The Brazilian government has banned new exclusive pension funds, targeting tax loopholes favored by the rich. This action aims to halt tax avoidance strategies that leverage financial system gaps. Issued on February 19 by the National Council of Private Insurance (CNPS), the mandate requires detailed regulations from the Superintendence of Private Insurance (Susep). Effective immediately, […]
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