Managers of Wealth

International Tax Round-up - July 2021

This publication gives an overview of key international tax developments across the Linklaters network.

Celebrity endorsement by Katie Price inadvertently promotes a Forex Scam to her followers

Most of the money is lost online and the government's National Cyber Security Centre battles to take down hundreds of websites promoting financial fraud as they arise.

New OECD data highlights the importance of the international tax reform discussions

The data, released in the OECD's annual Corporate Tax Statistics publication, shows the importance of the corporate tax as a source of government revenues

EU Money Laundering Overhaul Targets Private Banking

The entire package, totaling well over 300 pages of proposed legislation, certainly looks comprehensive.

Wealthy Americans Targeted by U.S. in Panama Tax-Fraud Probe

The order requires that they produce information about possible violations of tax laws by people whose identities are unknown

Reforming a Cayman Islands STAR trust: A lesson in obsolescence

The written reasons recently released by the Court

How your cryptoassets will be taxed in the UK

This means that investors found to be evading tax bills may incur severe penalties – further evidence for why getting your cryptoasset taxes in order is crucial.

Maltese trusts – an attractive estate planning tool

Whilst the main aim behind Malta’s adoption of the trust is the offering of a further tool for estate planning, protection and security, from an international perspective, a trust with a Maltese trustee, whether individual or corporate, may also pro

Demystifying VASPs in Crypto Compliance

This definition encompasses a range of crypto businesses, including exchanges, ATM operators, wallet custodians, and hedge funds.

BIS Innovation Hub and Monetary Authority of Singapore publish proposal for enhancing global real-time retail payments network connectivity

The BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre is working on both.

Credit Suisse Group publishes the report of the independent external investigation into Archegos Capital Management

The review consisted of more than 80 interviews with current and former Credit Suisse employees as well as the collection of more than 10 million documents and other data.

Increased IHT tax take shows nil rate band freezes are working

HMRC could not accept paper cheques at the height of Covid-19, and with digital tax still not where it needs to be, we are now seeing these payments being processed as normalities return.

Man Utd and Newcastle in HMRC tax probe as it nets £464m from football world

The UK's HM Revenue & Customs clawed back around £464m from football players, clubs and agents after a six-year probe into the sport, the Daily Mirror has reported today (29 July).

Latham & Watkins Advises Swiss Life Asset Managers and Gelsenwasser on Acquisition of Infrareal

A cross-border team represents Swiss Life Asset Managers on their first investment in a life sciences infrastructure.

Instagram Influencer Hushpuppi Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering

Today’s announcement deals a crucial blow to this international network and hopefully serves as a warning to potential victims targeted with this type of theft.

Switzerland and Ethiopia sign double taxation agreement

It guarantees legal certainty and a contractual framework, which will have a beneficial effect on the further development of bilateral economic relations.

David Guin featured in Investment News article on proposed SEC legislation for family offices

David tells Investment News he’s unsure if the legislation’s prospects are very promising.

Global tax guide to doing business in...

The complexities and intricacies of navigating different tax systems has proven to be a challenge for multinationals that operate in more than one country.

Harneys ranked Band 1 in the Chambers HNW guide for fifth consecutive year

Chambers High Net Worth ranks the leading and most dedicated lawyers and law firms for international private wealth.

HSBC faces questions over disclosure of alleged money laundering to monitors

Bank was under supervision by US Department of Justice-appointed team because of previous violations

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