Tax & Regulation
Tax & Regulation | 10 Apr 17
FCA extends robo-advice unit to include guidance
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) extend its robo-advice unit to include firms developing guidance solutions.
North America | 7 Apr 17
Key Republicans lobby US Treasury to repeal Fatca
Two senior Republicans have called on the Trump administration to commit to repealing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) as they announce plans to overturn the legislation.
UK committed to public beneficial ownership despite concerns
A first-of-its-kind public beneficial ownership register of overseas companies that own UK property is being pushed forward by the UK government despite concerns that the information should not be made freely available.
Hong Kong signs data-sharing deal with South Africa and Portugal
Hong Kong has agreed to an automatic exchange of information with South Africa and Portugal amid mounting pressure from the OECD and the European Union.
North America | 6 Apr 17
Surge in US expats declaring offshore assets
The number of American expats in the UK declaring their offshore assets to the US taxman has surged in 2017, amid fears that an Obama-era tax amnesty could be curtailed or ended by the Trump administration.