North America
Investment | 26 Aug 16
Former US baseballer becomes unlikely financial adviser
Controversial former US baseball star Jose Canseco has developed something of a cult following after several of his contrarian market predictions have come true.
Best Practice | 26 Aug 16
Greater disclosure requirements for US investment advisers
Investment advisers in the US will need to provide more information to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the regulator steps up its monitoring of the asset management industry.
North America | 24 Aug 16
Campaign group calls for Fatca exemption for US expats
American Citizens Abroad (ACA), a campaign group for US citizens living overseas, has called on the US Treasury Department to amend Fatca regulations which would allow US expats to hold bank accounts exempt from the stringent reporting standards.
North America | 19 Aug 16
US Olympic, Paralympic winners may get victory tax reprieve
US athletes could be on track to see their Olympic and Paralympic gold, silver and bronze medals shine more brightly with Congress expected to make tax breaks for winners a ‘top priority’, according to media reports.
North America | 11 Aug 16
SEC charges former pro US footballer over $10m Ponzi scheme
A former professional American football player has been charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission for running a $10m (£7.7m, €9m) investment fraud that promised returns as high as 20%.