Switzerland
swiss reach agreement on way for its banks
The Swiss government said today that it had reached agreement on proposed legislation that would enable the country’s banks to comply with requests by US authorities for information in connection with their tax evasion investigations.
spain rules against extradition hsbc data thief
Spain has ruled against extraditing a former HSBC employee who is wanted in Switzerland on charges of stealing data on tens of thousands of bank accounts that a number of European countries have used to pursue suspected tax evaders, according to Reuters.
Tax & Regulation | 14 Jan 13
pkf to brits with swiss accounts
Just because you don't have a UK tax liability owing on your Swiss bank assets does not mean you are safe to ignore the reporting requirements imposed by a new UK-Swiss tax deal that took effect on 1 Jan.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Nov 12
Landmark german swiss tax deal hits the rocks
A landmark tax deal between Germany and Switzerland has been blocked by Germany’s upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat.
Tax & Regulation | 14 Nov 12
swiss seen unlikely to fully end negotiated tax
Recent press reports that the Swiss may be moving closer to ending their “negotiated single-sum tax agreement” system for wealthy individuals are being discounted by financial advisers there, and other experts.