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Italian Property Tax Slammed As 'Odious And Inequitable'
5/16/2012
Niccoló Rinaldi, head of the Italian opposition party, Italia dei Valori, in the European Parliament, has described the new Italian tax on the value of overseas properties and financial assets as only the latest in a long line of attacks on the finances of Italian expatriates.
ECJ Urged To Confirm Passenger Delay Compensation
5/16/2012
An Advocate General has proposed to the European Court of Justice that it should confirm that a passenger whose flight is delayed by three hours or more may seek flat-rate compensation from the airline.
South Africa Consults On Retirement Savings Incentives
5/15/2012
Following the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan’s announcement in his 2012 Budget in February that the South African government is looking to provide incentives for savings and the reform of the retirement industry, the National Treasury has now published an overview consultation paper.
IoM E-Gaming Sector Recognised
5/15/2012
E-Gaming companies resident in the Isle of Man scooped multiple awards at the eGaming Review Business to Business Awards, having been nominated for eighteen accolades.
IRS Non-Resident Reporting Rule Questioned Again
5/16/2012
The Treasury Department’s failure to provide sufficient answers about Internal Revenue Service regulations requiring United States banks to disclose interest paid to non-resident aliens has prompted the House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany to request additional information.
MEPs Agree Deal On Mobile Roaming Price Caps
5/14/2012
Data roaming and phone calls abroad for European Union consumers should be much cheaper from July 1 this year, due to an agreement with the European Council which has been endorsed by the European Parliament.
Cayman Regulatory Framework Endorsed
5/15/2012
Cayman Finance has welcomed the results of an independent study which places the Cayman Islands among only two offshore territories which have consistently implemented internationally-accepted standards on identity verification during due diligence processes.
Hong Kong Concerned At Operation Of US Volcker Rule
5/14/2012
Following is a question in the Legislative Council, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, confirmed that Hong Kong shares the concerns raised by other financial markets, such as Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, over the extra-territorial reach and the implementation of the United States’ Volcker Rule restrictions.
Hearing Focusses On US Consumer Internet Privacy
5/10/2012
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce have used their testimonies before a hearing of the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to describe the Administration’s efforts to protect consumer privacy over the internet.
EU Fails To Unite On Basel III
5/10/2012
Despite a marathon round of intense negotiations in Brussels, led by the Danish Presidency of the European Union, EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council ministers failed to agree a common approach on the issue of more stringent capital standards.
Jersey Enhances Regulatory Cooperation With Germany
5/9/2012
The Jersey Financial Services Commission has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement to boost its relationship with the German banking, insurance and investment firms' regulator, the Bundesanstalt fur Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht.
DIFC To Accept Credit Rating Agencies
5/10/2012
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has launched a consultation on new rules which would allow credit rating agencies to establish operations from the Dubai International Financial Centre tax-free zone.
NZ Improves Taxpayer Information Sharing
5/8/2012
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Social Development are set to expand their information sharing practices to include the automatic sharing of relevant taxpayer information.
Regulatory Change To Drive Onshore Fund Growth
5/9/2012
French hedge funds and the securities regulator AMF believe the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive will - more than UCITS - boost investor confidence in hedge funds and pave the way for potentially significant asset growth.
WTO Admits Two New Member States
5/8/2012
The World Trade Organisation is to approve Samoa's accession to membership of the global trade body on May 10, 2012, following Montenegro's accession on April 29, 2012.
WTO Members Ready To Revisit Doha Agenda
5/8/2012
World Trade Organisation member states have informally agreed to return to the negotiating table to progress the Doha Agenda at a pace that recognises the present crisis-time challenges for nations globally.
European Court Rules Software Functionality Not Copyright Protected
5/8/2012
In SAS Institute Inc. v. World Programming Ltd, the Court of Justice of the European Union has made an important ruling in that computer functions, programming languages, and data file formats could not qualify for copyright protection, and that only actual software code was eligible for copyright protection.
Hong Kong Readies Corporate Disclosure Regime
5/7/2012
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited have both welcomed the enactment of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Ordinance 2012, which, in particular, establishes a statutory disclosure regime for listed companies.
IoM Welcomes CBI Endorsement
5/4/2012
The Isle of Man's Treasury Minister, Eddie Teare has welcomed further recognition of the role being played by competitive tax jurisdictions in supporting economic growth, in particular in the United Kingdom.
Germany Unites On Financial Supervision Reforms
5/7/2012
During a recent sitting, Germany’s federal cabinet adopted a bill aimed at strengthening financial supervision in Germany.
HKMA Reviews Its Progress In 2011
5/3/2012
In addition to its actions to strengthen further the risk management of banks through its supervisory actions and countercyclical measures on property mortgages, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority pointed, in its 2011 Annual Report, to its support to the further expansion of renminbi market activities in Hong Kong.
US Issues Annual IPR Country Report
5/3/2012
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has released its annual ‘Special 301 Report’ on the perceived adequacy and effectiveness of US trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR).
Bermuda Financial Services Conference Hailed Success
4/30/2012
Bermuda has welcomed the success of the Annual Bermuda Financial Services Conference, held in London on April 24, 2012, which attracted an audience of more than 260 leading lawyers, accountants and financial services executives.
US House Passes Cybersecurity Bill
5/1/2012
Despite the indication that it would be vetoed by President Obama if it were to arrive on his desk, the United States House of Representatives has approved the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, which would encourage companies and the government to share information about cyber threats facing networks.
UK, EU Talk 'Shadow Banking' Regulation
5/1/2012
At a conference on ‘shadow banking’ in Brussels, both Michel Barnier, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, and Paul Tucker, the Bank of England’s Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, have outlined their views on policies for its better regulation.
Philippines Wins More Time In Booze Tax Case
5/1/2012
The government of the Philippines has confirmed that it has concluded negotiations with the United States and the European Union on the reasonable period of time for it to comply with the World Trade Organization ruling that the excise taxes it applies on imported distilled spirits are discriminatory.
Kirk Explains US Asia-Pacific Trade Policy
5/1/2012
In remarks at Singapore Management University, the United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk described the Administration’s broad trade policy in the Asia-Pacific region as using the Trans-Pacific Partnership to make further progress with its trading partners around the Pacific Rim.
DFSA Wins Regulatory Court Case
4/30/2012
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has won an important case before its own Regulatory Appeals Committee on the provision of financial services by a business and two of its company directors.
Barbados's Tax Transparency Framework Endorsed
4/27/2012
The Barbados government has welcomed recognition from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development that its legislative and regulatory framework for the exchange of tax information meets international standards.
Australia To Grant Tax Relief To Superfund Managers
4/26/2012
A new temporary relief will enable Australian superfunds to merge without facing a tax hit, thanks to new legislation intended to support superannuation reforms.
Volcker Rule Conformance Period Clarified
4/25/2012
The United States Federal Reserve Board has clarified that an entity covered by the Volcker Rule section of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has the full two-year period provided by the statute fully to conform its activities and investments.
Swiss Parliament Adopts Tax Deal With Austria
4/25/2012
Switzerland’s Federal Council has recently adopted the text of the withholding tax agreement with Austria.
Malta Signs Gambling Oversight Agreements
4/25/2012
Malta's Lotteries and Gaming Authority has announced the signing of three cooperation agreements with other regulators, the European Sports Security Association, the sports integrity agency of global soccer association FIFA, and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, to strengthen its domestic oversight capabilities and contribute towards international enforcement efforts.
Hong Kong To Trade Renminbi Futures
4/24/2012
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited has plans to introduce renminbi currency futures in the third quarter of this year, subject to regulatory approval and market readiness.
USITC Surprises With Two Rulings For Asian Exporters
4/23/2012
The United States International Trade Commission has surprised and caused a certain amount of consternation within American industry, by ruling, twice on the same day, that domestic manufacturers were not being harmed by imports from their Asian competitors.
IRS Consults On Public Sector Retirement Age Rules
4/23/2012
It has been announced that the United States Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department anticipate issuing guidance relating to the applicability of the normal retirement age rules to governmental plans.
Australia To Enforce Companies' Workforce Obligations
4/20/2012
Draft legislation has been released by the Australian government which will enforce companies' compliance with tax and superannuation guarantee obligations.
BIS Issues Final Principles For FMIs
4/20/2012
The Bank for International Settlement’s Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems and the technical committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions have published the final version of their ‘Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures’ report.
IRS Issues Final Non-Resident Reporting Rule
4/18/2012
The Treasury Department has issued the final regulations on the reporting to the Internal Revenue Service of interest paid to non-residents by United States banks from January 1, 2013.
Bermuda Remains Attractive To Reinsurers
4/17/2012
Bermuda has attracted eight highly-capitalized reinsurers holding Class 4 licenses in the past five years, with more than USD8bn in fresh capital, highlighting the territory's capability, and growth potential, as a top three reinsurance centre globally despite increased competition and the financial crisis, the government has said.
Guernsey 'Singled Out' In UK QROPS Change
4/17/2012
Guernsey Finance, the promotional agency for the island's financial services industry, has condemned the UK tax authority's decision to remove almost all Guernsey Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pensions Schemes from its updated list, describing the move as an 'unjust attack on the island'.
Legatum Chooses DIFC For Global HQ
4/16/2012
Private investment group Legatum has made a substantial investment in acquiring Precinct Building 6 within the Dubai International Financial Centre tax-free zone, which will serve as the firm's global headquarters.
East African States Boost Appeal With Red Tape Cuts
4/16/2012
A new report shows that the business environment in all five economies of the East African Community - Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda - improved substantially in 2010-11, with the implementation of significant regulatory reforms, including to ease the burden of paying taxes.
Mauritius Builds Synergy Between Domestic Regulators
4/13/2012
Mauritius's Financial Services Commission and the territory's Financial Reporting Council on April 10, 2012, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure effective information exchange in relation to financial reporting, auditing and corporate governance.
Netherlands, Germany Seal New DTA
4/16/2012
German State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Emily Haber and Dutch State Secretary for Finance Frans Weekers have recently signed in Berlin a new bilateral double taxation agreement between the two countries.
EU Consults On Rules For Wirelessly Connected Devices
4/13/2012
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to ensure that the rights of individuals are respected in the so-called "Internet of Things", where everyday objects, such as phones and cars, are wirelessly connected to the internet through smart chips, and can collect and share data.
Full Steam Ahead For Swiss-Austrian Tax Deal
4/13/2012
Austria’s Finance Minister Maria Fekter is due to meet her Swiss counterpart Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf in Bern on April 13, to sign a bilateral tax agreement between the two countries aimed at resolving the outstanding issue of undeclared Austrian money held in the Confederation’s banks, according to the Swiss Finance Ministry.
Offshore QROPS Domiciles Stunned At HMRC's Last-Minute Change
4/12/2012
The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs has indicated that tax relief available on pension transfers, under so-called Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme structures, will no longer be available unless the Scheme is offered within the territory in which the expatriate is newly resident, putting a multi-million offshore industry at jeopardy.
Germany's SPD Rejects Revised Swiss Tax Deal
4/12/2012
Sigmar Gabriel, leader of Germany’s Social Democrats, has once again reiterated his party’s intention ‘to stop’ the Swiss tax deal in the Bundesrat, where the coalition lacks the necessary majority, despite the recent signing of a Supplementary Protocol to the agreement, aimed at appeasing both the German opposition parties and the federal states, as well as the European Commission.
Jersey Responds To QROPS Change With New Offering
4/11/2012
The Jersey government has announced the launch of a new Jersey-based pension scheme, the Recognized Pension Scheme, which provides a structure compliant with UK law following changes to UK rules regarding Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes.
Manx Legislators Lag Behind QROPS Change
4/10/2012
Isle of Man pensions provider, Boal & Co has confirmed that it has been forced to cease offering its Trinity QROPS offering until Isle of Man legislation is brought up to speed with changes to UK pension rules.
UK Due To Introduce Tax-Transparent Pooled Fund Structure
4/10/2012
Northern Trust has confirmed that it will offer the incoming UK tax-transparent pooled funds structure, when regulations permitting the vehicle become effective in the UK in late summer 2012.
After WTO Decision, China Establishes Rare Earth Regulatory Body
4/11/2012
Following last month’s request by several countries for consultations at the World Trade Organization on what they consider to be China’s unfair export restraints on rare earths, the latter has now set up a regulatory body to oversee their exploitation.
New Zealand Doing Well, IMF Says
4/9/2012
The International Monetary Fund has praised New Zealand's deficit reduction plan and called the government's macroeconomic stance appropriate in its latest review.
Gibraltar Accepted Into International Audit Forum
4/6/2012
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has announced that it has been accepted to join the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators.
Obama Signs JOBS Act For Small Businesses
4/9/2012
On April 5, after a rare example of bipartisan agreement in the United States Congress, President Barack Obama was able to sign the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, a bill to encourage startups and support small businesses without the use of taxpayers’ money.
Switzerland, Germany Renegotiate Landmark Tax Arrangement
4/9/2012
The Swiss government has confirmed the signing of a Supplementary Protocol with Germany that amends the previous agreement of September 21, 2011, which allocates to Germany the payment of withholding taxes on German deposits held in Swiss banks.
WTO Members Pressure Argentina On Trade Policy
4/9/2012
At the Council for Trade in Goods meeting on March 30, 2012, fourteen World Trade Organisation members jointly expressed their deepening concern about Argentina’s import-licensing measures, which were said to have significantly restricted trade flows.
World Economic Forum Issues Global ICT Report
4/6/2012
The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with INSEAD, has issued the Global Information Technology Report for 2012, which is said to be the most comprehensive assessment of the preparedness of global economies to leverage the networked economy.
US Approves Final Rule On Shadow Banking
4/6/2012
The United States Financial Stability Oversight Council has issued its final rule and interpretive guidance on the Federal Reserve Bank’s authority to require supervision and regulation of nonbank financial companies.
China Expands RMB Overseas Investment Scheme
4/6/2012
After close consultations between Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, the People's Bank of China and China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the China Securities Regulatory Commission has announced an expansion of the Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor scheme.
Jersey Regulator Seeks Civil Penalty Capabilities
4/5/2012
The Jersey Financial Services Commission has launched a new consultation paper proposing that the Commission be empowered to impose civil penalties on specified registered persons for serious, uncorrected or recurring breaches of its Codes of Practice.
UK Overhauls Employment Tribunal Law
4/6/2012
Radical changes to the UK's employment laws come into effect this week, which the government says will cut unnecessary demands on employers, and encourage growth, while safeguarding workers’ rights.
ATO Reviews Effective Life Determination Process
4/4/2012
The Australian Taxation Office has launched a review of assets used in the flour and starch manufacturing industry, with a view to making new 'effective life' determinations.
EU Consults On Future Insolvency Law
4/3/2012
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on modernizing European Union rules governing insolvencies, which have applied since May 2002 and set out how bankruptcies – of companies or individuals – should be coordinated between member countries.
Guernsey, Switzerland Discuss Financial Synergies
4/3/2012
Guernsey recently hosted a Swiss government delegation during a two-day visit to the island, which reinforced the importance of links between Guernsey and Switzerland, particularly in financial services.
Hong Kong Launches New AML/CFT Regime
4/2/2012
Legislation which was approved by the Legislative Council in June 2011 and which will enhance the Hong Kong financial sector’s anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism regime went into effect on April 1.
EU Deal Reached On Mobile Roaming Price Caps
3/30/2012
Data roaming and phone calls abroad for European Union consumers should be much cheaper form July 1 this year, due to a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the European Council.
Gibraltar Continues Financial Sector Support To Africa
3/30/2012
Gibraltar's Financial Services Commission has announced the recent completion of two further assignments as part of an initiative to assist international improvements in financial sector supervision, particularly in African nations.
Report Dissects Alderney's Role In Full Tilt Poker Case
3/30/2012
Alderney's Gambling Control Commission has welcomed the publication of an independent report into decisions made in relation to three companies which were licensed in Alderney to operate as Full Tilt Poker.
China To Quadruple E-Commerce Sales By End-2015
3/29/2012
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a Five Year Plan which foresees e-commerce sales quadrupling to RMB18 trillion in the period to the end of 2015.
Australian Financial Advice Bill Passed
3/29/2012
Australia’s House of Representatives has passed the government’s Future of Financial Advice reforms, designed to deliver a growth strategy for the industry.
Hong Kong Reviews Insurance Sector Developments
3/28/2012
During his remarks to the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, reviewed recent developments in the insurance industry, that have 'played an important part in the development of financial services in Hong Kong'.
FTC Issues Final Report On US Data Privacy
3/27/2012
The Federal Trade Commission has issued its final report setting forth best practices for businesses to protect the privacy of United States consumers and give them greater control over the collection and use of their personal data.
IMF Warns Of Swiss Financial Sector Risks
3/28/2012
While the Swiss economy is seen as 'fundamentally strong', the International Monetary Fund has urged Swiss authorities to focus efforts towards strengthening safeguards for the financial services industry, and preventing a possible real estate bubble.
EU Strengthens IPR Protection Body
3/27/2012
The adoption of a Regulation by the European Parliament and Council is seen to be the first legislative delivery from the strategy of the European Commission towards a single market for intellectual property rights.
Australia Delays Financial Advice Reforms
3/26/2012
The Australian government has announced that its Future of Financial Advice reforms will not become mandatory until July, 2013, stressing that this will benefit the wealth management industry.
EU To Regulate Public Procurement Market
3/26/2012
The European Commission has proposed a Regulation that should help to open worldwide public procurement markets and ensure European Union businesses have fair access to them, while also aiming to ensure that all firms (both European and non-European) are on an equal footing when competing for business in the European public procurement market.
US Explains Anti-Dumping Investigative Process
3/23/2012
As the Department of Commerce is scheduled to release shortly a series of determinations regarding antidumping duties, when a foreign company sells a product in the United States at less than fair value, and countervailing duties to offset the benefits of foreign government subsidies, it has issued an explanation of how its investigative process works in that regard.
Gibraltar Government To Back Finance Industry
3/23/2012
To mark one hundred days in office, the Gibraltar government has made a number of pledges that it will fulfil during its term, many of which are pertinent to taxpayers and the financial services sector.
Laos Pushes For 2013 WTO Accession
3/22/2012
Having finalized new legislation and completed all but one bilateral negotiation necessary to join the World Trade Organization, Laos is pushing to receive approval to accede to the trade organization by the start of next year.
UK To Give Shareholders More Say On Bosses' Pay
3/22/2012
New reforms proposed by the UK government will enhance shareholder company rights in order to provide greater influence over executive pay.
FSB Looks For More Robust External Audits For Banks
3/21/2012
The Financial Stability Board, as part of its work to develop and promote the implementation of global regulatory and supervisory financial sector policies, has re-emphasized the importance of work to improve the role that external audits play in providing information to prudential regulators of financial institutions.
UK To Overhaul Competition Regulation
3/21/2012
The UK is to establish a single Competition and Markets Authority, which the government says will simplify and strengthen the competition landscape.
ASIC Reviews Regulatory Approach
3/16/2012
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has announced that it is reviewing its regulatory approach to the platforms sector, as it seeks to boost investor confidence.
Taxes, Red Tape 'Stifling US Aviation'
3/15/2012
The United States government should ease the tax and regulatory burden on the the nation's aviation industry to improve the sector's competitiveness and boost the economy as a whole, the International Air Transport Association has said.
IoM Consults On Fund Laws
3/12/2012
The Isle of Man government has launched a consultation on draft legislation to update the regulation of 'Recognized' Collective Investment Schemes.
EU Data Protection Rules Still Not Comprehensive, Says Watchdog
3/12/2012
The European Data Protection Supervisor has generally welcomed the proposed package for a reform of the European Union data protection law, but remains concerned that it is 'far from a comprehensive set of rules'.
Hong Kong To Adopt Basle III Banking Reforms
3/13/2012
Hong Kong’s Banking (Amendment) Ordinance 2012, which empowers the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to make rules to prescribe the capital, liquidity and disclosure requirements applicable to authorized institutions, has been gazetted.
Australia Consults On Investment Manager Reform
3/13/2012
The Australian government has released draft legislation implementing the first stage of its new Investment Manager Regime.
BC To Introduce 'Social Enterprise' Company Form
3/12/2012
Changes to British Columbian legislation will allow for the introduction of a new hybrid type of company, the community contribution company.
Hong Kong Reviews Plans For Financial Services
3/9/2012
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, has tabled a plan at the Legislative Council Finance Committee, whereby the government will continue to work closely with regulators and the industry to foster the sustained development of the financial services industry in Hong Kong.
Guernsey Firm Gets CSP Licence
3/12/2012
Guernsey-based firm Alter Domus, a leading independent provider of professional administration services for multinational corporations and alternative investment funds, has received approval from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission to provide a wider range of products and services.
Germany 'Modifies' EU-Contested Swiss Tax Deal
3/9/2012
Germany and the European Commission have reportedly resolved their differences over the bilateral German-Swiss withholding tax deal aimed at preventing tax evasion.
China's Commerce Minister Attacks US Trade Policies
3/9/2012
During a news conference on the sidelines of the 11th National People’s Congress, while disclosing that China’s foreign trade will show a more modest increase in 2012, Minister of Commerce Chen Deming questioned the current United States trade policies being aimed at China.
European Commission Acts On Securities Settlement
3/8/2012
In an attempt to bring more safety and efficiency to the financial system in Europe, the European Commission has proposed the establishment of a European common regulatory framework for Central Securities Depositories, the institutions responsible for securities settlement.
Swiss Lawmakers Give Go-Ahead To Amended US DTA
3/9/2012
Marking a significant step forward in the longstanding tax dispute between the two countries, the Swiss National Council, or lower house, has recently given the green light to an amendment to the bilateral double taxation agreement with the US, permitting grouped requests.
UK Financial Reporting Body To Revise Auditing Rules
3/7/2012
The Auditing Practices Board of the UK Financial Reporting Council has proposed revisions to the International Standards on Auditing, which were issued as part of the 'Clarity Project', to ensure that they can be introduced throughout both UK and Ireland for entities undertaking auditing activities.
Eurogroup Welcomes Greek Completion Of Prior Actions
3/6/2012
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister and Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker has recently issued a statement on behalf of the Eurogroup, underscoring that the group welcomes the assessment of the Troika that Greece has made sufficient progress in completing the agreed prior actions.
FRC Proposes 2015 Delivery Of Accounting Standards
3/6/2012
The UK Financial Reporting Council, setting out its priorities and funding for 2012/13, has said set a 2015 deadline for the entry into force of a new UK accounting framework, UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

 

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