Tax & Regulation | 2 Jun 17
Complex financial crime key driver of rising compliance costs
More complex financial crime and a growing regulatory burden have together been the driving force behind rising compliance costs within the financial services industry, a recent survey has revealed.
North America | 2 Jun 17
Canadian taxman to net $9.6bn in evasion clampdown
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is on track to capture more than C$13bn (£7.5bn, $9.6bn, €8.6bn) in taxes owed after committing “important resources” to crack down on tax cheats, both at home and abroad, the country’s taxman has confirmed.
Top unusual insurance requests from the rich and famous
An ornamental Formula One car, a life-sized dinosaur statue and a Star Wars collection are some of the more unusual insurance requests that Aviva has handled over the past 10 years.
Investment groups reassure as Trump pulls plug on Paris accord
Investment managers have played down Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Paris climate agreement, saying the effect on companies will be minimal.
Tax scam mastermind who duped Crocodile Dundee star arrested
The man at the centre of Australia’s biggest ever tax evasion scandal that ensnared Crocodile Dundee actor Paul Hogan is understood to have been arrested in Italy.