08/19/2015

Tax expert warns Liechtenstein replacement will be tougher

Since its inception in September 2009, more than 6,500 people have registered to participate in the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility. More than 5,900 disclosures have been received by HM Revenue and Customs, with over £1.6bn raised so far.

08/19/2015

Goldman Sachs's unit obtains Hong Kong banking license

A wholly-owned unit of Goldman Sachs Group received a banking license from The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the HKMA announced on Wednesday, in a step that creates a local subsidiary through which the U.S investment bank can book its trades.

08/18/2015

Former forex traders challenge Citi over dismissal

The authorities found that Citi and other banks attempted over a period of almost six years to have rigged key foreign exchange benchmarks, including at least one provided by central banks.

08/13/2015

Switzerland, Belize Sign TIEA

The agreement must now be approved by the Swiss parliament and may be subjected to a referendum before it can enter into force.

08/12/2015

Tax dodgers must come clean

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants is urging local tax dodgers to come clean in the wake of the HSBC scandal.