Tax & Regulation | 9 Dec 11
Guernsey confident ahead of QROPS shake up
Guernsey pension and financial services industry executives issued statements today expressing confidence that a pending shake-up of the way Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes are regulated by the UK will not harm the island’s QROPS industry.
Tax & Technical | 9 Dec 11
perfect pitch
The music industry offers attractive rewards, writes Ben Gisbey, associate solicitor at Bray & Krais, but investors should be aware of potential obstacles before venturing into the sector.
weak dollar keeps hk cheaper for expats
Hong Kong has tumbled down the list of most expensive locations for expats to live, as a weaker dollar continues to negate the impact of rising prices, according to the annual cost of living survey from ECA International.
North America | 8 Dec 11
irs clarification on fbars
Tax experts with American expatriate clients reacted with considerable interest yesterday to a new IRS clarification that appears to suggest more flexibility, with respect to penalties for failing to file tax returns and Foreign Bank Account Reports (FBARs), than previously had been assumed possible.
major private health insurers test chinese waters
Experts may not agree on whether investing in Chinese businesses is a good idea at the moment. But for many multi-national companies, there is no disputing the need for at least one office on the mainland, typically in Shanghai.