Profiles & Comment | 2 Jul 12
weekly currency update we 29 june 2012
The euro made gains on the latest EU rescue scheme, but could easily fall back again, while the dollar was holding its own quietly ahead of American independence day. Sterling movement was subdued and dictated by events elsewhere. Moneycorp takes you through last weeks currency movements.
acordias in iom move upgrades platform
Acordias, the London-based, offshore-focused investment platform provider, is relocating to the Isle of Man, as it seeks to better establish itself in the offshore market that it exclusively caters for.
Tax & Regulation | 29 Jun 12
irs offers a helping hand on fbars
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will help American citizens based overseas to catch up on Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, in an apparent softening of its stance on the timely filing of US federal income tax returns.
Alternatives | 28 Jun 12
panel to oversee new gibraltar fund regime
Gibraltars Financial Services Commission has announced the creation of a Funds Panel, after recent changes to its laws which are designed to bolster its appeal as a fund jurisdiction, particularly following the introduction of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.
Tax & Technical | 28 Jun 12
tax avoidance boon or bane
With tax avoidance high on the media agenda, Jersey Finance CEO Geoff Cook calls for a simpler tax system which provides greater certainty for all parties.