Managers of Wealth Offshore

Biggest tax inverters ‘have $21bn offshore’

The tax benefits include lower-cost access to existing offshore cash and to future non-US earnings.

Double Tax Treaty Round Up

The DTA between Cyprus and United Arab Emirates took effect on 1 January 2014

Video: Political Ad Calls Bermuda ‘Tax Haven’

The Al Franken campaign released a new TV ad entitled “Bermuda”, with Democratic Senator Al Franken accusing his Republican opponent Mike McFadden’ business of “exploiting a Bermuda tax haven to avoid paying millions in U.S. taxes.

CFTC Concerned Over Big Banks Transferring Trading Operations Offshore

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is wary of banks invoking guarantees on foreign swap deals, and is taking steps to scrutinize such activity

Jamaica: Mayberry advises clients about FATCA

Mayberry Investments Ltd (MIL) is seeking to educate its clients about the recently introduced FATCA legislation.

FCA Pulls List; Commits to Thorough Review of Methodology

It also has committed to a full review of the methodology that resulted in the Cayman Islands being placed on the list.

India among top recipients of remittances from Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands may be widely known as a 'tax haven' and a major route for overseas investment flows, but India has surprisingly emerged as a top destination of 'worker remittances' from that British Overseas Territory.

Expats could cut UK financial ties

Under current rules, expats are able to offset income earned in Britain against tax.

Dutch Banking Tax Study Flawed, Says ABN AMRO

Dutch bank ABN AMRO has criticized a new report, The Fair Banking Guide, published by the Dutch BankWiser after an investigation into international tax avoidance in the Dutch banking sector.

Mauritius Further Enhances its Position as an Offshore Jurisdiction of Choice with Four Double Taxation Agreements - Appleby

The Government of the Republic of Mauritius (Government of Mauritius) has ratified double taxation agreements (DTA) with Guernsey and several African countries.

Isle of Man signs tax agreement with Swaziland

The Isle of Man has now signed 42 agreements which meet OECD standards

No place to hide from the taxman – Seychelles signs automatic tax information sharing agreement

The country becomes the 46th jurisdiction to join the initiative launched by the G5.

India Eyes Tax On £350 Billion Cash Hidden Offshore

The Indian government’s bid to unearth black money stashed away in hidden offshore accounts is starting to pay off.

G20 must halt global game of tax avoidance by fighting anonymous shell companies and tax havens

Mention financial secrecy at the dinner table ten years ago and you would most likely have been greeted with a blank stare.

Most Dutch banks are 'vague' about tax avoidance

Seven Dutch financial institutions may be involved in evading taxes and are ‘extremely vague’ about what they do to ensure this does not happen, the Dutch Fair Bank Guide said on Wednesday.

Australia back in the ring to fight transnational tax evaders

Treasurer Joe Hockey has said the Australian government will look to the G20 group of nations and the OECD to join the hunt for multinational businesses engaging in transfer pricing and other tax reduction schemes.

Wealthy Finns reveal hidden assets as Swiss bank secrecy comes to an end

Finnish tax authorities were taken aback last spring when dozens of Finns with assets stored in Swiss bank accounts requested corrections to their tax data to reflect undeclared income.

Time running out to own up to tax avoidance

Expats who have failed to pay their taxes may find the attractive option of using the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility blocked, thanks to changes made to it recently.

Companies find other ways to move offshore and avoid U.S. taxes

Some firms have left the U.S. system not through inversions but through buyouts by investment funds

Tax change could see expats sever ties with UK, expert warns

In this year’s budget, the government announced it would consult on whether entitlement to the UK personal allowance should be restricted for non-residents and how this might be done.