10/10/2013
FCA defends 'pragmatic' data collection despite anger over rising costs
FCA chairman John Griffith-Jones has defended the regulator’s “pragmatic” data collection despite industry concerns over escalating costs.
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10/10/2013
Falcon Private Bank employee in Hong Kong ‘banned for life’ by SFC
The SFC said the case had been referred to it by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
10/10/2013
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Information Technology 2013
The firm’s depth of expertise is evidenced with listings spanning the breadth of its international offices.
10/09/2013
FCA Looks to Extend FSCS Payouts to Larger Firms
Larger unincorporated firms including charities could be in line for FSCS payouts
10/09/2013
Britain Weighs Creating System to Reward Whistle-Blowers
British government is considering creating a reward system, similar to ones in the United States
10/08/2013
Tax Evasion Could be Human Rights Abuse
Financial systems that enable tax evasion could be in violation of international human rights, a task force believes.
10/08/2013
HMRC should launch tax amnesty for evaders to raise £17bn
The figure of £17bn is based on an estimated £12.95bn from accidental or careless evasion and £4.89bn through deliberate evasion.
10/08/2013
Last Chance to Report Foreign Bank Accounts to IRS
While some people intentionally evade taxes by hiding money offshore, most people with foreign accounts simply don't understand the law.
10/08/2013
G20: Charity Appeals For Tax Action
Assistance for developing countries to alleviate tax evasion remains high on the agenda for NGOs
10/08/2013
Baker Tilly announces Tenon office mergers
According to the Top Ten firm, the offices in these areas will begin merging in early 2014.
10/08/2013
Swiss Edge Further Away From Bank Secrecy With New Tax Steps
Switzerland plans to cooperate with foreign authorities on tax matters and revise its tax savings deal with the European Union
10/07/2013
Italian tax chief believes 'evasion for survival' exists
Befera says would be less cheating if Italy taxed less
10/07/2013
Human rights fear over bankers’ bonuses
The FCA and the PRA were largely supportive of the commission’s proposals to improve industry standards
10/07/2013
FCA's Griffith-Jones: 'there is more work to be done on suitability'
Suitability remains firmly on the Financial Conduct Authority’s radar in the wealth management sector
10/07/2013
Netherlands Clamps Down On Intra-Group Tax Evasion
The measure forms part of efforts to actively combat international tax avoidance, without altering the basic structure of the Dutch tax system.
10/06/2013
FCA crackdown on fund managers gathers pace
The newspaper also reports the regulator has put together its first asset management supervisory team, which consists of more than 50 employees.
10/06/2013
Kinetic Partners offers background checks on fund managers
Kinetic Partners is now offering a global background checking service to complement its investor led fund, fund manager and service provider operational due diligence services.
10/06/2013
Tax avoidance: Canada-Barbados tax deal loopholes revealed
Canadian companies have flocked to Barbados with their cash in order to legally avoid paying Canadian taxes.
10/06/2013
Legal Farm Teams
Last spring, the Royal Bank of Canada came under fire for outsourcing some of its technology services.
10/06/2013
Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Continues Investigating Claims Involving UBS Proprietary Puerto Rico Bond Funds
UBS, the single largest and most influential brokerage firm in Puerto Rico, has recently begun to see devastating losses in many of its clients' accounts as a result of its proprietary bond funds.