03/16/2017
Streamlined funds regime welcomed as enhancing Jersey’s competitiveness
The framework ensures continued compliance with international standards by requiring the appointment of a Jersey-based administrator.
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03/16/2017
Swiss Supreme Court rules on stolen data in international tax assistance procedures
In the present case, the bank data were collected by former UBS employees in France who wanted to put an end to illegal tax practices of the bank.
03/16/2017
Labuan IBFC ideal for Asian companies shifting to new financial normal
The framework encompasses a group of countries that have pledged to implement measures aimed at preventing tax avoidance.
03/16/2017
Andorra bank seeks probe after U.S. Treasury forced closure for 'money laundering'
The USA Patriot Act, passed in response to the 9/11 attacks, gives FinCEN the power to label companies as aiding and abetting money launderers without going through a court process.
03/16/2017
JFSC launches Jersey Private Fund Guide to modernise Island’s funds regime
The launch of Jersey’s new single private fund product will see the phasing out of all other Jersey private products although existing private funds will be able to continue to operate until the end of their natural life.
03/16/2017
Van Lanschot releases annual report for 2016
The annual report also notes the impending name change of the group later in the year.
03/15/2017
Ex BSI Banker Yeo Must Wait to Face Money-Laundering Charges
The banker was convicted in December and is currently serving 30 months.
03/15/2017
Returning Brits to be taxed on worldwide income from April 2017
The big concern is for any offshore trusts or companies these individuals have set up whilst living abroad.
03/15/2017
Italy, Switzerland agree to exchange more tax information to fight evasion
The latest agreement will help Italy obtain revenues from a tax amnesty aimed at raising 1.6 billion euros ($1.70 billion) this year.
03/15/2017
Estate Planning: The Family Limited Partnership Strategy
As the recently decided Purdue Tax Court case can illustrate
03/15/2017
Walker Crips sells bond fund to Smith & Williamson
As at 28 February 2017, SWIM LLP managed some £1.3 billion in its dedicated funds business across a number of investment strategies.
03/15/2017
Tax changes for non-UK domiciliaries - RBC Wealth Management
Comments from Mark Hassett, Managing Director, Corporate Executives, RBC Wealth Management, on proposed tax changes for non-UK domiciliaries.
03/14/2017
Swiss assistance possible even with stolen banking data
A client successfully appealed against a verdict with the Federal Administrative Court which temporarily suspended legal assistance.
03/14/2017
Family Offices - Are you required to be registered or licensed in Singapore?
The importance of regulatory clarity in encouraging the growth of the family office industry.
03/14/2017
JP Morgan prepares wealth clients for change in IRAs
The move only affected a small portion of J.P. Morgan's clients
03/14/2017
Prohibition Orders against individuals involved in 1MDB-related breaches
Mr Leissner will be prohibited for a period of 10 years from: (i) performing any regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Act
03/14/2017
Benchmark finds vast gulf in responsible investment performance at European asset management firms
The carbon footprint of investee companies.
03/14/2017
Hiding wealth in Dubai is going to get tough with stricter rules
UAE will share financial information with India from January 2018
03/14/2017
The Tax Havens Housing 26 Per Cent Of The World’s Wealth
Switzerland is one of the most, if not the most famous tax haven in the world.
03/14/2017
Guernsey-China relationship strengthened with regulatory MoU
One of the early adopters of the Common Reporting Standard, Guernsey has a reputation for working in tandem with its finance industry