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Global tax competition

Countries often compete to attract wealthy individuals and businesses by offering favourable tax regimes. This global competition means governments must balance the need for tax revenue with the risk of people moving elsewhere, as Greece might benefit from Chris Rokos's move.

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Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos moved to Greece from UK over tax concerns

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