Tax & Regulation
Gibraltar to appoint first financial services ombudsman
The Gibraltar government will create the jurisdiction’s first financial services ombudsman, following the publication of the Financial Services Ombudsman Act 2016.
Irish Revenue offers new guide on tax arrangements
The Irish Revenue has added a new section to its website offering guidance on tax avoidance arrangements as well as information on the tools available to tackle would-be tax dodgers, Tax-News.com has reported.
Tax & Regulation | 16 Feb 16
Pensions still most tax efficient savings option
Despite forthcoming changes to the UK’s tax system, pensions will remain the most efficient form of savings, according to a study from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
Alternatives | 16 Feb 16
AIFMD passport inclusion decision expected by June – CIMA
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) said it is confident the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) would complete its assessment of a second wave of nations for inclusion into the AIFMD passport system by June 30.
ESMA seeks input on regulating benchmarks
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is seeking input on the technical implementation of a regulation to improve the governance and control of financial market benchmarking.