10/15/2013
Switzerland signs last rites for banking secrecy
The signing comes after the Swiss Federal Council approved the MultilateralConvention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters on 9 October.
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10/15/2013
Belgian Police raid homes of HSBC Swiss bank clients in tax probe
They said 90 federal agents were tasked with establishing what part HSBC Private Bank's Swiss arm in Geneva might have played in the administration of its Belgian client base.
10/15/2013
Spain's Anti-Tax Fraud Law Reaps Results
Measures aimed at combating tax and social security fraud in Spain, provided for notably within the framework of the Government's anti-tax fraud law
10/15/2013
FCA Kicks Off High Court Battle Against Unregulated Schemes
The Financial Conduct Authority has kicked off its High Court battle against 16 parties involved in unregulated investment schemes it alleges to be operating illegally.
10/15/2013
The IMF Lays The Groundwork For Global Wealth Confiscation
The International Monetary Fund quietly dropped a bomb in its October Fiscal Monitor Report
10/13/2013
Deutsche Bank’s Jain Says FX Allegations Eroding Trust
Deutsche Bank AG Co-Chief Executive Anshu Jain, whose company is the world’s biggest trader of currencies
10/13/2013
Are advisers ready for FCA to take learning wheels off RDR?
It is probably fair to say that sometimes the regulator has been better at communicating than at others.
10/13/2013
FCA: Fraudsters using identity of authorised IFAs
This is the second time the FCA has warned against the ‘clone’ of an individual rather than a firm
10/13/2013
HMRC's tax gap figures "not providing accurate picture".
The increase was mainly due to underpayment of VAT after the rate increased to 20 per cent.
10/13/2013
What has Grant Thornton got to hide, asks Tchenguiz
The Tchenguiz brothers have accused Grant Thornton of having something to hide after two of the accountant’s staff won a legal ruling to frustrate the disclosure of key documents.
10/13/2013
Penningtons and Manches Combine to Create 115 Partner Law Firm
Two leading London and South East law firms, Penningtons Solicitors LLP and Manches LLP, have joined forces to become one of the dominant legal players in the region.
10/12/2013
Tax accord a filip for Isle of Man reputation
We have a long-established policy of complying with global standards
10/12/2013
Despite the tough talk, this government is far too soft on tax evasion
You might have thought the politics of hard times would be the same whatever the country, and that burgeoning public deficits would mean tough measures to collect tax.
10/10/2013
FCA defends 'pragmatic' data collection despite anger over rising costs
FCA chairman John Griffith-Jones has defended the regulator’s “pragmatic” data collection despite industry concerns over escalating costs.
10/10/2013
Falcon Private Bank employee in Hong Kong ‘banned for life’ by SFC
The SFC said the case had been referred to it by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
10/10/2013
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Information Technology 2013
The firm’s depth of expertise is evidenced with listings spanning the breadth of its international offices.
10/09/2013
FCA Looks to Extend FSCS Payouts to Larger Firms
Larger unincorporated firms including charities could be in line for FSCS payouts
10/09/2013
Britain Weighs Creating System to Reward Whistle-Blowers
British government is considering creating a reward system, similar to ones in the United States
10/08/2013
Tax Evasion Could be Human Rights Abuse
Financial systems that enable tax evasion could be in violation of international human rights, a task force believes.
10/08/2013
HMRC should launch tax amnesty for evaders to raise £17bn
The figure of £17bn is based on an estimated £12.95bn from accidental or careless evasion and £4.89bn through deliberate evasion.