Tax & Regulation
Singapore signs agreement to implement FATCA
Singapore and the United States have signed an agreement which will enable Singapore-based financial institutions to more easily comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.
Tax & Regulation | 2 May 14
Towergate could face fine over FCA investigation
Towergate could be fined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over the potential mis-selling of two of its products, following discussions with the regulatory body.
North America | 2 May 14
hong kong signs tax exchange agreement
Hong Kong has signed its first ever tax information exchange agreement (TIEA), paving the way for its implementation of the US foreign account tax compliance act.
Tax & Regulation | 1 May 14
Ex-UBS trader banned by FCA over trading losses
The FCA has banned an ex-UBS trader from performing any function in relation to any regulated activity for his hand in unauthorised activity related to $2.3bn in trading losses by another trader.
Tax & Regulation | 30 Apr 14
channel islands torn over pms beneficial
David Camerons recent letter to overseas territories about the importance of beneficial ownership has received a divided response from senior figures in Jersey and Guernsey.