Managers of Wealth

Swiss banking secrecy nears end following new tax rules

The secretariat said the new standard makes provision for the mutual exchange of information.

Advisers who help tax evasion face fresh fines

The powers were announced in the 2015 Budget and have come into force this year.

Fears as Scotland ‘tax haven’ adverts expand

The UK Government has signalled that at the very least it will consider bringing SLPs into a regime that, in theory, forces most other companies to declare who their ultimate beneficial owners are.

New UK tax evasion penalties come into force

Professional advisers face fines of up to £3,000 for helping their clients to evade tax

Stage is set for US watchdog to create first whistle blowing millionaire in Ireland

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has received 65 tip offs from people in Ireland

NY Expands Jurisdictional Reach Over Foreign Banks Using Correspondent Accounts

The majority found that Pictet “affirmatively act[ed]” by crediting the funds transferred first to the New York correspondent account

Wills of celebrities offer 'fascinating' glimpse into their wealth

From well-loved comics to revered actors, 2016 has taken some of Britain's best-known names.

Jean-Claude Juncker blocked EU curbs on tax avoidance, cables show

Leaked papers reveal that as Luxembourg’s PM, the European commission president obstructed the bloc’s tax reforms efforts

HMRC empowered to name and shame tax evasion 'enablers'

Treasury says individuals or corporations who take deliberate action to help others evade paying tax face steep fines

Justice Department Reaches Final Resolutions Under Swiss Bank Program

Information Received Continues to Drive Civil and Criminal Enforcement Efforts

US, Argentina Agree To Exchange Tax Information

It has been previously disclosed that, through the TIEA, the Argentine Government is hoping to reduce the estimated USD400bn in undeclared overseas assets held by Argentine residents. Its current tax amnesty, which entered into force in July this year, pr

Switzerland moves further to end bank secrecy

Planned deal with US underlines shift away from reputation as tax haven

Hans Tietmeyer, onetime head of Germany’s central bank, dies at 85

Mr. Tietmeyer contributed to designing the Stability and Growth Pact that still forms the basis for Europe’s common currency.

Italy approves lower taxes for “new residents” to woo the wealthy

It is obviously a regime reserved for high-net-worth individuals who transfer their fiscal residence in Italy and it targets investments and the consumption that these people bring with them.

Super rich pay LESS tax after clampdown

A special taskforce set up in 2009 has prosecuted just one super-rich tax cheat

Beneficial ownership platform takes shape

U.K. authorities will have expedited access to the beneficial ownership information from June 2017

Israel and UK see eye to eye on tax transparency

HMRC met with senior officials from the IsraeI Tax Authority to build on an open dialogue and to make a clear statement of intent for the two jurisdictions to further build their relationship.

Swiss Double Tax Agreements Enter Into Force

The protocol to the Albanian DTA was also signed in September 2015, and entered into force on December 1, 2016.

No Income Tax Deductibility For Corporate Criminal Fines In Switzerland

The company had taken a provision in the amount of approximately CHF 460'000.

Implementation Of ESMA Guidelines On Sound Remuneration Policies

The guidelines will take effect from 1 January 2017.

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