Tax & Regulation
Jersey and Guernsey removed from Italian blacklist
Jersey and Guernsey will no longer appear on Italy’s tax blacklist, after the Italian parliament revised provisions in the country’s tax code relating to blacklists on corporate taxation and controlled foreign companies (CFC) rules.
People Moves | 7 Jan 16
Hunt for new FCA chief wide open as acting CEO withdraws
The acting head of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Tracey McDermott, has ruled herself out of taking on the job full-time, according to UK chancellor George Osborne.
Australia readies new laws on financial adviser standards
The Australian Government closed its consultation period on Monday for new legislation designed to raise education, training and ethical standards for financial advisers.
Tax & Regulation | 31 Dec 15
Investor immigration schemes draw rising interest in 2015
Investor immigration programs have been growing in popularity around the world, while governments have sought to constantly adjust their requirements to the increased demand.
Middle East | 30 Dec 15
Middle East market feels wind of regulatory change
Regulatory change, whether from growing enforcement of existing rules or the emergence of new ones, had a major impact on international life companies and financial advisory businesses in the Gulf during 2015.