05/27/2013
HMRC Slammed On Tax Credits Errors And Fraud
The PAC also notes that 70 percent of lost revenue is thought to be due to taxpayer error rather than fraud.
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05/27/2013
Withers/Speechly merger: Why the tie-up talks unravelled
Withers was considerably further ahead than Speechly Bircham in its international investment
05/27/2013
US requests bank data from Julius Baer
Switzerland is also negotiating a separate deal with the US that aims to put an end to intrusive demands for information and a growing list of criminal proceedings against Swiss banks and their employees.
05/27/2013
Credit Suisse warns of US tax spat escalation if talks fail
Credit Suisse's chairman warned that a long-running tax dispute with the United States over hidden Swiss bank accounts could easily escalate and spill over to rivals if not settled.
05/27/2013
Former Revenue boss lands tax-advice job at Deloitte
The rules of the appointment state that Mr Hartnett will not be able to lobby the Government on behalf of Deloitte for at least a year
05/27/2013
US requests bank data from Julius Baer
The United States has increased pressure on Switzerland to find a lasting solution to the tax evasion row between the two countries
05/27/2013
Withers chairmanship goes to NY partner
Anthony Indaimo is to stand down in July with the firm
05/27/2013
Will China light SJB's way to the US?
There is an unresolved issue in doing merger business in China
05/27/2013
rvey says avoidance worse by UK companies than US - Baker Tilly
While 9% of respondents thought US companies were avoiding paying tax, 17% thought companies in the UK were doing the same.
05/26/2013
Swiss parliament won't vote on details of US tax deal
Negotiations with the United States involving about a dozen Swiss banks appear to be entering a final phase
05/26/2013
French budget minister warns tax evaders to confess now
Parliament will start in June to debate a draft law reinforcing tax oversight that foresees tougher penalties for evaders
05/26/2013
Liechtenstein's Economic Crime Unit Boasts Results
Bilateral cooperation between Liechtenstein and other FIUs has been strengthened in a targeted manner
05/25/2013
FSB halts possible bid by Old Mutual to sidestep commission regulations
The FSB says the registrar of long-term insurance has directed Old Mutual to submit a plan detailing the action that it will take to comply
05/24/2013
HSBC’s Flint apology over money laundering scandal
HSBC chairman Douglas Flint publicly apologised to shareholders yesterday for the bank’s failings after it was fined £1.3 billion in December
05/23/2013
Bank chief probed over secret deals
Austrian executive allegedly used Hong Kong firm to buy Singapore flats
05/22/2013
Little Fine for JP Morgan, Big Fish for UK Watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined J.P. Morgan International Bank Limited (JPMIB) £3,076,200 for systems and controls failings relating to its provision of retail investment advice and portfolio investment services.
05/22/2013
Speechlys pledges third European office opening after Withers talks collapse
We intend to open a third office in a major European location
05/22/2013
Withers and Speechly Bircham call off merger after top-level talks
our strategy of developing our well-established commercial and private wealth practices in an increasingly international context
05/22/2013
SJ Berwin loses finance director to FFW
He will start work at FFW next week
05/21/2013
German state to buy more bank data in tax clampdown
The pledge comes amid a growing debate in Europe about tax evasion after the leaking of thousands of holders of secret bank accounts.