North America
North America | 11 Aug 14
Gibraltar must prepare for FATCA or risk
Gibraltar’s financial community must immediately prepare itself for FATCA or it risks getting caught up in the legislation’s strict international net, says an authority from the jurisdiction.
North America | 5 Aug 14
Chewing the FATCA 10 commonly asked
Dalila Ver Elst, senior compliance officer at Maitland, answers 10 frequently asked questions about the implications of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.
uo state ohio to sign captive insurance cos
The US state of Ohio has signed legislation allowing for the creation of captive insurance companies, putting it potentially in competition with offshore jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Dubai.
North America | 30 Jul 14
FATCA seen as an opportunity not a burden
Contrary to common perception, many wealth management firms in the UK are embracing the controversial Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) legislation, which began its implementation on 1 July, with some carving out a niche specifically advising orphaned American clients.
North America | 29 Jul 14
Green compares FATCA to communism in new video
Nigel Green has compared FATCA to communism and said American expatriates are furious at being discriminated against by the US government.