Managers of Wealth Offshore

Analysis: PAC reignites tax 'code of conduct' debate

A number of tax professionals have argued that a new code of conduct is unnecessary, but some experts have expressed support for a kitemark, or charter, for advisers.

UK Pension Tax Changes Significant For Expats

UK expats will need to carefully consider how the new rules will affect them, seeking advice, if necessary, on the treatment of the lump sum when remitted to the expat's new home state.

What Are the Risks Associated with Quiet Disclosures? FBAR - Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts

Beginning in 2008, the IRS began a high profile campaign of pursuing taxpayers with unreported offshore accounts

Jersey chief minister 'disappointed' at Miliband letter

Earlier this month Miliband said a future Labour government would push for UK overseas territories to be put on an international blacklist if they refuse to co-operate with a drive against tax avoidance.

The Common Reporting Standard: CRS brings the walls tumbling down By Nel Schoeman, Associate, Maitland

A country known for its clocks, chocolate and most importantly banks, the agreement by Switzerland’s government to share details of those super-secret bank accounts is one that will change the world at large

How tax transparency went global the new automatic exchange standard: from concept to reality

The game changer in automatic exchange was the enactment of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in 2010

Switzerland to sign tax deal with Germany in medium term: finance minister

Switzerland expects in the future to sign a deal with Germany to automatically exchange tax information

Ministers sign Italian-Swiss tax treaty

Switzerland and neighbouring Italy have revised a double taxation agreement which includes provisions for the exchange of information in line with the standards of the Organisation for Economic Development and Co-operation (OECD)

Hong Kong Government to Extend Existing Offshore Funds Tax Exemption to Private Equity Funds

It is expected that the government will introduce the draft legislation in the first half of 2015.

Swiss, Italian ministers sign deal to fight tax evasion

Switzerland signed an agreement with Italy on Monday to share tax information to help Rome combat tax evasion that costs the government €90 billion (US$100 billion) a year

US Report Criticizes Repatriation Tax Proposals

The US corporate tax code currently uses the "worldwide" approach

German prosecutors probe Commerzbank over Luxembourg tax

Tax investigators and police have raided commercial offices in Germany as they looked into allegations of large-scale tax evasion with regard to profits made in Luxembourg. Commerzbank was at the center of the searches.

Seychelles deepens commitment to fight offshore tax avoidance and evasion

The signing of the Convention represents another important step in Seychelles’ efforts to improve its legal framework and practices in the field of exchange of information for tax purposes

Definition of the Russian tax residency for individuals - potential changes? - Withers

Specifically, it can have severe effect on individuals, who in 2015 adopted the strategy of ceasing tax residency in Russia to avoid disclosure and taxation in accordance with the new Russian Controlled Foreign Companies regime.

Argentina seeks arrest of advisor tied to tax scandal

The HSBC documents were stolen in 2007

Ninu Zammit confirms Swiss account, used recent amnesty to regularise tax position - denies links to oil scandal

Former minister suspended by the PN

Argentina approaches Bermuda over tax case

An e-mail sent to the Argentine tax agency wasn’t answered.

HSBC CEO used offshore accounts to hide bonus payments from colleagues

Gulliver, who took over as CEO in 2011

HMRC likely to review QROPS tax stance, say experts

HM Revenue & Customs is likely to address doubts surrounding the IHT-exemption of fully-flexible QROPS with a “wide review” into how overseas pensions are taxed

Britain to mull new laws on tax evasion

Britain's government will consider introducing a law which would punish banks and accountants for helping people evade tax in the wake of the HSBC SwissLeaks claims