Managers of Wealth Offshore

Westpac closes hundreds of business accounts in Vanuatu

Hundreds of international business accounts will be closed down by the Westpac Bank in Vanuatu this weekend.

Cayman Islands agrees to report US citizens’ offshore assets under controversial law

The Cayman Islands has signed an agreement with the United States to combat offshore tax evasion pursuant to a controversial 2010 law that has caused some notable US expatriates to revoke their US citizenship.

Jersey Signs Tax Agreement with Slovenia

The agreement was signed by the Minister for External Relations, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, and the Slovenian Ambassador, His Excellency Iztok Jarc.

Caymans & Costa Rica Sign U.S. Tax Evasion Pact---FATCA Gets Even Fatter

With other Swiss bank closures and 14 Swiss banks still under investigation, everything is different now.

Offshore Tax Havens Are Under Attack - But what About New Zealand?

New Zealand is generally perceived as a high tax country and consequently has not been a target in the international campaign against offshore tax havens.

Cayman Signs 32nd TIEA Agreement

Caribbean Journal is reporting that The Cayman Islands has signed a tax information exchange agreement with the Republic of Malta.

Bermuda Signs Tax Agreement With Poland

Minister of Finance Bob Richards today [Nov 25] signed a bilateral Tax Information Exchange Agreement [TIEA] with the Republic of Poland at the Polish Embassy in London.

Jim Love, Canadian Mint Chairman, Helped Run Offshore 'Tax-Avoidance Scheme' For Clients

Close friend of Finance Minister Flaherty has also served as tax adviser to government

Isle of Man gets top rating from OECD

The rating is based on a peer review assessment carried out by a team of experts on behalf of the OECD’s Global Forum, which involves 120 countries including the Isle of Man.

Reignited US Tax Debate May Hit Asia-Based Managers

Democrats have renewed their push to raise the tax on carried interest charged on alternative investment firms.

Ireland Should Help Tackle Scourge of Tax Dodging

The Coalition has no plans to introduce a public register of true owners of companies.

US Expats Need to Research Tax Laws Before Relinquishing Passport

Being an American abroad can be difficult.

Cayman Confirmed to Key Global Forum Position; Does Well in Ratings

In addition to receiving a high ranking for its legislative and regulatory framework, the Cayman Islands has been confirmed as one of the vice chairs of the Peer Review Group

Bermuda a key target in tax haven accusations

It accused Google and other tax-dodging companies, including Amazon and Starbucks, of denying Britain vital funds, amid savage cuts in jobs and vital public services, like healthcare and education, and growing poverty and inequality.

Bermuda signs UK FATCA Intergovernmental Model 2 Agreement

HM Treasury will receive the information on those residents in bulk form and will be able to issue group requests for information in relation to recalcitrant clients of Bermuda financial institutions.

OECD raps Cyprus over tax transparency

Luxembourg, Cyprus, the British Virgin Islands, Switzerland and the Seychelles do not meet international standards on tax transparency, potentially putting investments in the countries at risk.

Cayman Islands Insurance Companies and FATCA - Maples and Calder

To understand the approach that will be taken in the Cayman Islands, it is helpful first to have a high level understanding of the FATCA regime.

How We Hid our Money Offshore It's Easier Than You think

QMI currently holds a credit card in good standing, issued from a tiny Caribbean island, to hide money from Canadian tax authorities.

ActionAid Slams Barclays for Corporation Tax Avoidance Promotion in Africa

ActionAid has slammed Barclays for claiming to be a "force of good" despite promoting the use of offshore tax havens to big companies operating in Africa

Switzerland Under Tax Pressure Ahead Of Jakarta Global Forum

The Confederation appears to be caught between a rock and a hard place.