Tax & Regulation
Jersey signs tax agreement with Cyprus
Jersey is keen to sign more double taxation agreements (DTA) having signed its latest such accord with the Republic of Cyprus on Monday.
Tax & Regulation | 8 Jul 16
UK regulator wades in to property fund suspensions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reminded fund managers of their obligations to investors following the closure of a number of high profile property funds in the UK.
Latin America | 6 Jul 16
Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months for tax fraud
Argentinean footballer Lionel Messi has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud by a Spanish court after being found guilty of defrauding Spain of €4.1m (£3.5m, €4.6m) between 2007 and 2009.
UBS ordered to release account details to French authorities
Switzerland’s Federal Tax Administration has ordered UBS to provide account information to French authorities, with the Swiss bank now expecting similar requests from other countries.
Gibraltar, Cayman sign MoU on alternative investment funds
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has signed an agreement with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (Cima) on the oversight of alternative investment fund managers.