Europe
Financial centres slam Paradise Papers backlash
The UK’s crown dependencies and overseas territories have hit back at international media scrutiny and allegations that they facilitate tax avoidance and evasion following the leak of the Paradise Papers.
Best Practice | 6 Nov 17
EU tax haven blacklist talks brought forward
A European Union blacklist of tax havens will move a step closer to reality on Tuesday when the member states’ finance ministers meet to discuss plans to tackle offshore tax avoidance.
European investors expect 8.7% return
European investors expect to generate an average annual 8.7% return on their investments over the next five years, according to the Schroders Global Investor Study. Investors in the rest of the world expect even higher returns. Is irrational exuberance kicking in?
Mourinho pays to settle Spanish tax fraud case
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he paid a fee to settle accusations of defrauding the Spanish tax authorities.
Vanguard launches pair of fixed income funds
Vanguard has launched two global Ucits corporate bond funds.