North America | 27 Jul 12
french tax authority finally confirms trust
The French tax authorities have issued an eagerly awaited Tax Instruction confirming, for this year only, the deadlines by which trusts with French connections will need to file.
North America | 26 Jul 12
us treasury publishes intergovernmental guidelines
The US Treasury Department has today published new rules offering governments two options for how their financial institutions will comply with the impending Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.
european investors turn on backs on equity
According to Morningstar’s latest fund flow research, European investors heavily sold out of equities in favour of fixed income funds during the second quarter of the year.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Jul 12
singapore advisers slapped for compliance failures
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has reprimanded two companies for failing to ensure their employees met the minimum exam requirements of the Financial Advisers Act.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Jul 12
step publishes five point plan to combat tax
A body representing tax practitioners around the world has drawn up a five point programme aimed at combating abusive tax avoidance.