Managers of Wealth Offshore

Entering Under a Cloud

There couldn’t be a worse time for venerable Hamburg-based Berenberg and Mr. Peters, its current lead partner and top executive, to be drawn into the Panama scandal.

Forget Panama: it's easier to hide your money in the US than almost anywhere

The term tax haven may evoke images of exotic locales, but Panama actually ranks as the 13th most attractive spot for hiding assets, while the US ranks third

Managing an offshore disclosure – what to do next? by Andrew Hubbard

The revelations emerging from Panama and the threat of further leaks will almost certainly mean sleepless nights for some. So what should you do if you’re worried that the taxman might come knocking?

The Panama Papers allegations are not representative of the offshore financial industry

The comments from Nigel Green, founder and chief executive of deVere Group, follow a major leak of confidential documents from Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca.

Panama leaks: David Cameron's father 'ran offshore fund that paid zero UK tax for 30 years'

David Cameron’s father was allegedly involved in hiring what has been called a small army of Bahamas residents – including a part-time bishop – to sign paperwork for an offshore fund in what may have been an effort to avoid paying UK tax

BAHAMAS: Government Defends Financial Service Industry After ‘Disconcerting’ Leak

Mrs Strachan said her ministry will closely monitor the investigation as it was still too early to determine if the data leaks that have been dubbed the “Panama Papers” will have any impact on the industry in the Bahamas.

Britain should not crack down on tax havens as doing so would destroy their livelihoods, senior Tory MP says

Dominic Grieve says British Overseas Territories are 'entitled' to exploit financial services

Apple’s tax affairs spark a transatlantic face-off

Washington calls foul over the EU inquiry — amid anger over a $1tn offshore cash pile

Bahamas’ ‘Dead Wrong’ Model Highlighted By Panama Papers Leak

That is unsurprising, given that Mossack Fonseca has a physical presence in the Bahamas via its financial and corporate services provider subsidiary.

Gibraltar not one of 21 jurisdictions featured in Mossack Fonseca portfolio

it has emerged that Gibraltar is not included in the list of offshore jurisdictions used by the Panamanian firm Mossack Fonseca.

British Virgin Islands growing rich as a global tax haven

The BVI government collects more than $200 million in corporate fees every year.

Sweden's Nordea bank in global tax haven tangle

In total, around 400 Swedes are named in the ICIJ's report.

Moment Icelandic Prime Minister storms out of interview when asked about hiding millions in bank bonds through secretive Panama firm – while his country's financial system collapsed

He walks out but not before being pressed further on the claims as he tried to remove his microphone.

QROPS Pension Transfer Charges, How Much?

They can offer tax and investment benefits to many retirement savers, depending on their personal financial circumstances.

Canonbie residents “appalled” at Duke of Buccleuch’s tax haven land

Community residents in drilling dispute criticise Cayman Islands accounts

Taxing times for multinationals as governments get tough on avoidance

Mass strongly believes that any tax information of multinationals shared by authorities should not be made available to the public

Protocol To Franco-Swiss DTA Enters Into Force

The protocol will also enable Switzerland to respond to group requests from France.

Will multinationals country by country tax reporting soon be made public

It’s beginning to look as though making public the country-by-country reporting of multinational corporations might be an easy win for those concerned with restoring the credentials of tax systems worldwide.

Court summons owners of British Virgin Islands' companies for wrong tax returns

The companies set up in BVI in turn could be holding properties and other assets in London, Dubai and other places. Persons who are found guilty and are unable to obtain stay order from the High Court, can be arrested under the law in these cases. More su

Realtor Urges Government To Lower Real Estate Taxes

This reduction in turn would spur more developments and likely increase the pool of taxes to Government.