North America
Swiss tax evaders come clean in record numbers
Officials in Zurich reported a three-fold rise in the number of tax evaders voluntarily turning themselves in during 2017, as international regulations requiring Swiss banks to share details of offshore clients takes effect.
Nigel Green’s investor advice for 2018
Inflation rates rising, the Chinese economy slowing and the US pushing back against free trade agreements are all real possibilities investors must “carefully monitor” in 2018, according to deVere Group chief executive Nigel Green.
Best Practice | 2 Jan 18
Swiss advisers on life after Fatca
Five years after the US introduced stringent regulations that required foreign financial institutions to report the assets of US-domiciled clients, Swiss IFAs tell International Adviser the move has created greater specialisation across the industry and is still having an impact.
‘First of its kind’ trust set up for politician
Trust lawyers acting for a colourful Italian mayor have set up an innovative blind trust for his businesses, which include Italy’s leading basketball team.
Trump tax plan to double estate exemption
The US senate is poised to pass into law a bill that will radically overhaul the country’s tax system, however some conservatives say the reforms still fall short when it comes to estate tax.