Managers of Wealth

SMP Accounting & Tax - UK Autumn Statement 2016

On Wednesday 23rd November Phillip Hammond issued his first UK Autumn Statement.

Regulation and DLT: Working to Strike the Right Balance

Blockchain Technology: The Future for Financial Services Infrastructure

ANZ and Macquarie Bank face millions in fines over claims of cartel behaviour by currency traders

Banks and other institutions primarily use NDFs for hedging and risk management.

Countries adopt multilateral convention to close tax treaty loopholes and improve functioning of international tax system

It will also allow governments to strengthen their tax treaties with other tax treaty measures developed in the OECD/G20 BEPS Project.

Wot no rabbit? by George Bull

This was by no means a dull Autumn Statement, nor was it particularly short, but if we exclude the re-announcement of measures introduced in the March 2016 Budget, it was definitely light on new tax content.

Next Year to be Strong for Offshore Firms in Asia

Dispute resolution, corporate and asset management work remain the service lines that will be the strongest for the offshore law firms.

World Tax Advisor - Deloitte

Tax treaty signed with UK

Swiss to adopt country-by-country corporate reports

Multinationals have lowered their tax payments by shifting profits from high-tax countries to tax havens.

HMRC ‘puts people on notice’ with duty to correct tax return

We expect this will lead to an increase in voluntary disclosures prior to the expected deadline of 30 September 2018.

Solicitor entitled to damages in Anglo case

Judge rules plaintiff was seriously misled and Anglo engaged in misrepresentations

Aicraft Leasing In Asia: A Tale Of Three Cities

Total air traffic for the Asia Pacific region is predicted to grow at an average of 6%. By 2035

Simmons defends Barclays on former executive's employment dispute

The long-running investigation, which began in 2012, is scrutinising a £7.3bn emergency cash call made by Barclays at the height of the financial crisis when it avoided a taxpayer bailout by raising the money from investors in the Middle East.

Personal Tax Inspectors – The Ultimate Status Symbols

Around 6,000 inquiries are open into their tax affairs.

Credit Suisse Said to Face Tax Probe Over Undeclared Accounts

If they didn’t provide information about this account when they had it in their files.

Man, 31, accused of killing a former Coutts banker with a single punch after a night out denies murder

Trevor Timon allegedly attacked the former Coutts banker after a night out in London

Indian Swiss bank account holders may shift to other tax havens

Switzerland has to share bank details from 2018 which gives most account holders enough time to plan their move to another tax haven

Ex-BSI banker trial: Yeo Jiawei amassed S$23.9m in just 15 months after leaving BSI, say prosecutors

I put it to you that it is quite unbelievable to amass so much - S$23.9 million- in just one year and three months.

Desire to be A True International Citizen Drives Demand for Second Passports in the Region

As the number of HNWIs increase in emerging economies, so does the expectation for freedom of movement

OECD Core Principles of Private Pension Regulation

The revised Core Principles now include all funded pension arrangements, reflecting changes in the nature of private pension provision

Tax Inspectors Without Borders making significant progress

The projects focus on revenue recovery and improving local audit capacity while sending a strong message on the need for tax compliance.

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