Tax & Regulation
Tax & Regulation | 29 Apr 16
Panama Papers prompt trade-off for transparency
Wealthy individuals may have to choose between security and secrecy as a result of the increased transparency measures proposed in the aftermath of the Panama Papers scandal.
Hong Kong urges greater AML and KYC effort after Panama leak
Banks and financial institutions in Hong Kong must “strictly comply” with existing money laundering laws requiring them to disclose the identities of their customers and what they intend to do with their money.
Australia eases planned skill standards for financial advisers
The Australian government has revised its plans to ensure financial advisers hold a university degree and has decided to delay the introduction of new rules aimed at raising the education, training and ethical standards of financial advisers.
Asia Pacific Funds Passport takes big step forward
Representatives from Australia, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) on the Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP) on Thursday, that should see the initiative launched next year.
Middle East | 28 Apr 16
Abu Dhabi Financial Centre to add independent appeals panel
Abu Dhabi’s new international financial centre plans to establish an appeals panel to work alongside its regulatory committee which will be staffed by four senior UK barristers.