07/24/2015
Jersey Tax Bulletin July 2015 - Deliotte
Non-UK Domiciliaries and UK Residential Property: Upcoming Changes
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
07/23/2015
International law firm launches new Corporate Crime & Fraud Unit
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, businesses around the world face ever tougher legal and regulatory requirements and more stringent laws cracking down on corporate misconduct.
07/22/2015
IRS targets Singapore in tax evasion crackdown
First came Switzerland. Now the Internal Revenue Service has a new target: Singapore.
07/22/2015
Fifa’s Jeffrey Webb secures $10m bond with 11 watches and wife’s wedding ring
Webb facing charges of conspiracy to defraud in Cayman Islands
07/22/2015
Africa tax in brief by Celia Becker, ENSAfrica
MAURITIUS: Expeditious Dispute Resolution of Tax Scheme 2015 guidelines published
07/22/2015
Tax court rules on creation of permanent establishment in South Africa by Dr Beric Croome
Where a foreign company renders professional services to a South African company in South Africa, it is important that the foreign entity considers whether, as a result of rendering such services, the foreign company will create a permanent establishment
07/21/2015
Bermuda Legislation Amendments Aim to Meet European Standards Set for Alternative Investment Fund Managers
Bermuda has prepared amendments to its existing Investment Business Act to develop Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD)-focused legislation designed to create an opt-in AIFMD platform.
07/21/2015
Wealth manager staff jump to compliance as salaries soar
Asset and wealth managers hunting for compliance professionals to help tackle the ever-increasing regulation in the industry has driven up salaries, drawing more people to the jobs.
07/20/2015
U.S. judge dismisses NFL star's $20 million case against Bank of America
Truthful disclosure would have dissuaded Freeney from agreeing to become a "BofA client or to entrust the management of his assets, investments and income to BofA
07/20/2015
Perth suicide couple confess to ripping off investors for years
A WEALTHY business couple who took their own lives last month left a suicide note admitting they had been ripping off investors for years.
07/20/2015
Barclays is reportedly planning to cut more than 30,000 jobs
The paper said a potential candidate, who would replace Jenkins, is expected to eliminate jobs much faster and more deeply than the ousted boss.
07/20/2015
NatArrest warrant issued for former billionaire
He failed to appear before Judge Roder on Monday to answer questions about the liquidation of his Patinack Farm.
07/17/2015
Criminal charges loom over facilitating tax evasion
Companies that facilitate tax evasion are set to face criminal charges under plans unveiled ahead of an “unprecedented step change
07/17/2015
Switzerland, Liechtenstein Sign Double Tax Deal
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have signed a new double taxation agreement, which lowers the withholding tax rates applicable to dividend and interest payments.
07/17/2015
Slain Swiss banker 'very cynical' about Najib & 'unbelievable' corruption in his govt
We are now a movement for Justice. Please follow for the noble cause to wipe out corruption from the top to down in Malaysia.
07/17/2015
Switzerland and Germany: clarification with respect to market access for banks
Final clarifications have been made regarding the Memorandum on the cross-border provision of financial services agreed between the finance ministries of Germany and Switzerland in 2013.
07/17/2015
Fed probes RBC role in City National loan, possibly delaying merger deal
The probe could delay the planned $5.4-billion takeover of the big Los Angeles bank by RBC, one of Canada’s largest financial firms.
07/16/2015
Ex-Barclays Team Denied Claims, Ordered to Pay Millions
The FINRA arbitration document does not detail the reason the men departed UBS.
07/16/2015
Brazil currency probe may grow, trading ban unlikely
The U.S. currency rigging probe took more than five years to draw guilty pleas from banks now under investigation in Brazil
07/16/2015
Leading offshore law firm announces MBO of fiduciary business
The transaction will enable two strong businesses to grow and prosper independently, whilst remaining close where it suits the needs of clients.”