FATCA

North America | 22 Oct 13

The Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey have signed 'intergovernmental agreements' on the automatic exchange of tax information with the UK, adding to existing provisions that currently provide for information to be exchanged between the authorities of the two Crown Dependencies and the United Kingdom.

North America | 15 Oct 13

As US financial institutions become increasingly aware of FATCA and its implications, a growing number of them are urging Congress to think again, says David Kuenzi, of US-based Thun Financial Advisors

North America | 14 Oct 13

The Isle of Man has become the first British Crown Dependency to sign an agreement with the UK extending the automatic disclosure of tax information.

Asia | 8 Oct 13

The Securities and Futures Commission has confirmed Hong Kong is one of 80 countries globally currently in negotiations with the US over its controversial FATCA law.

North America | 1 Oct 13

Following months of speculation, the Swiss authorities have confirmed that Switzerland will comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act(FATCA)in line with the new deadline of 1 July 2014.