Tax & Regulation
Tax & Regulation | 25 Jul 12
esma publishes etf guidelines
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published guidelines on ETFs and Ucits issues in a bid to address risks associated with these types of funds.
North America | 24 Jul 12
my big fat belizean singaporean bank
Recent press scrutiny of US presidential candidate Mitt Romneys use of a Swiss bank account which came to light with the publication of his 2010 tax return has prompted an American journalist to document his his own efforts to go to offshore.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jul 12
is todays treasury announcement the fault
Earlier today, the UK Treasury published proposals which could ultimately lead to HM Revenue & Customs being handed powers to “name and shame” individuals and companies who use aggressive tax avoidance schemes.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jul 12
jimmy carr fallout sees treasury announce plans
The UK Treasury has announced a major crackdown on the promoters of aggressive tax avoidance schemes, which includes a proposal to strengthen the DOTAS rules to allow it to force promoters into providing the names of those avoiding tax.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jul 12
tax justice network says worlds wealthy hiding
Tax Justice Network, a UK-based organisation that campaigns against the use of tax havens by individuals and corporations, has released a study that finds as much as $21trn, and possibly more, is being kept out of the hands of tax authorities around the world.