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Netherlands urged to slash 30% expat tax break
The Dutch government may be looking to reduce a 30% tax break used by wealthy expats after it was deemed “too generous”, according to a new report.
Middle East | news 14 Jun 17
Qatar blockade to hit UAE expat businesses
The move by the UAE to join other Gulf nations in cutting ties with Qatar affects travel by expatriate residents between both states and even extends to comments made by individuals on social media.
Tax & Regulation | news 14 Jun 17
Gibraltar loses landmark lawsuit on EU passporting
Gibraltar has lost a landmark legal battle to be recognised as a separate EU state for tax purposes, in a ruling that deals a further blow to the British overseas territory’s hopes of securing a special status post-Brexit.
Singapore, HK to outpace Switzerland for offshore wealth
Singapore and Hong Kong remain the fastest-growing offshore centres and are set to outpace Switzerland when it comes to attracting wealth from abroad, a new report predicts.
New entrant Singapore Life receives licence to target HNWs
New insurer Singapore Life has become the first local insurer in nearly half a century to receive a licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate as a direct life insurer.