North America
North America | 20 Jun 14
irs targets swiss banks with penalty
IRS commissioner John Koskinen has announced a revised version of the amnesty programme aimed at encouraging US citizens to declare offshore bank accounts, which includes tough penalties for wilful non-disclosure.
Investment | 17 Jun 14
BNY Mellon launches US Opportunitistic Fund
Lead portfolio manager Daglio believes that attractive market areas include financials, manufacturing and technology.
North America | 12 Jun 14
New Zealand wangles sharing exemptions in
New Zealand has signed a unique intergovernmental-agreement (IGA) with the US allowing it to keep low risk accounts exempt from disclosure after the introduction of FATCA next month.
North America | 9 Jun 14
irs to make us offshore tax amnesty less harsh
The US tax authorities are set to make the amnesty programme aimed at encouraging US citizens to declare any offshore bank accounts less tough.
Dai ichi confirms Protective Life acquisition
Japans Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company has confirmed plans to acquire US-based Protective Life Corporation.