The global minimum tax rate: Are we nearly there yet?
On 20 December 2021, the OECD published keenly awaited model rules designed to implement Pillar Two of its ambitious plans to reform international taxation.
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Ex-Raiffeisen Boss Heads Into Criminal Trial
The criminal trial of Pierin Vincenz is set to open next week, offering a revealing glimpse into a 16-year CEO tenure at Raiffeisen and illustrating how the long-standing CEO was able to shift influence from cooperative member banks as well as his own boa
Wealth firm in High Court battle after directors’ ‘gross misconduct’ dismissal
The ex-directors of Bartholomew Hawkins Limited took consolidator IWP to court over the value of their shares after they were fired for gross misconduct.
Credit Suisse Files Five Greensill-Linked Insurance Claims
Some of the claims submitted were related to both funds but the bank did not specify with whom it had made the filings.
Being on top of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Compliance
While for lawmakers it is still a field for further discussion, companies in different jurisdictions are required to be compliant with the UBO laws already set out.
UK launches consultation on domestic implementation of global minimum tax for large multinational groups
The UK government has today (11 January 2022) published a consultation seeking views for how a worldwide 15% minimum corporation tax should be domestically implemented.
Zero Hour for Independent Asset Managers
Institutional investors throughout Europe have pledged Quaestor Coach about $300 million, mainly for Swiss buys.
Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Others Sued Over Cryptocurrency Promotion
Lawsuit alleges celebrities made false or misleading statements to investors about EthereumMax; company disputes allegations
Update on the Delisting of The Bahamas From the European Union List of Third-country Jurisdictions
The engagement with the EU DG FISMA began in August 2020 and culminated with The Bahamas' submission of additional information and data in early October 2021.
Credit Suisse Vs Softbank: Gloves Off
The dispute involves Greensill, the defunct supply chain financier backed by Softbank which is at the center of a $10.1 billion fund blow-up at Credit Suisse.
Record year for Open Market activity in Guernsey
Figures reveal that there were a total of 127 Open Market transactions in 2021
Is Jersey part of the UK for probate purposes?
Trust and estate practitioners in Jersey and in the UK are well versed at advising clients the opposite however – that Jersey does not form part of the UK.