North America
North America | 7 Jun 18
Expat reprieve opens door to wider US reform
A reprieve for US expats caught up in changes to overseas corporation tax “opens the door” toward a residency-based taxation, claims Washington-based campaign group American Citizens Abroad.
Hansard’s Bahamas move branded ‘disappointing’
Senior figures in the Isle of Man life insurance sector have criticised Hansard’s decision to set up a company in the Bahamas, which the insurer admits was partly driven by the looming commission disclosure rules.
North America | 6 Jun 18
Lawyers for the BVI ‘confident’ in public register battle
The government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has assembled a legal team to fight the imposition of a register of beneficial ownership by the UK.
Credit Suisse to pay $47m to resolve Asia hiring probe
Credit Suisse has agreed to pay a penalty of $47m (£35.1m, €40.1m) to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to end an investigation into whether it hired employees in Asia in return for investment banking business and regulatory green lights.
Finding value in EMD and alternative fixed income
To navigate the hazards of the bond markets, one fund manager looks to US and emerging market debt for value while a fund selector finds opportunity in alternative fixed income.