News Stories Tagged 'banking'
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Bahamas Issues Guidance On Fiscal Crime Prevention
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
04 September, 2018
The Bahamas has published two new guidance documents for financial services firms on the prevention of fiscal crime.
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Crown Dependencies To Ensure Firms Have Economic Substance
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
17 August, 2018
The Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man are consulting on proposals to require companies tax-resident in the islands undertaking specific income-generating activities to demonstrate they have sufficient "substance" in the islands
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Jersey Says New Research Paper Debunks Myths Surrounding IFCs
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
14 June, 2018
Jersey's business promotion agency, Jersey Finance, has published a new discussion paper prepared by a leading UK think-tank, which argues that international financial centers (IFCs) play a vital, positive role in the global economy.
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China To Open Up Financial Services To Foreign Firms
by Mary Swire, Lowtax.net, Hong Kong
13 April, 2018
The People's Bank of China has committed to putting forward measures to significantly open China's financial services industry to foreign competition, following an announced commitment to do so from President Xi Jinping.
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ADGM, Anaklia Special Economic Zone Forge Ties
by Lorys Charalambous, Lowtax.net, Cyprus
12 April, 2018
Abu Dhabi Global Market, the international financial center in Abu Dhabi, and Georgia's Anaklia Special Economic Zone, located on the Black Sea, have agreed to collaborate on initiatives to bolster growth in their respective financial markets.
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No New Taxes in Antigua And Barbuda Budget
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
17 February, 2018
Antigua and Babuda's recent 2018 Budget imposed no new taxes despite ongoing fiscal challenges and a high debt to GDP ratio.
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Malta Retains A+ Credit Rating
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
14 February, 2018
Malta's credit rating of A+ with a stable outlook has been reaffirmed by Fitch Ratings.
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Guernsey's Captive Insurance Expertise Recognized
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
13 February, 2018
Guernsey expertise in captive insurance has been recognized internationally, with two practitioners from the island making insurance publisher Captive Review's "Power 50" for 2017.
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DIFC Issues Company Formation Guide
by Lorys Charalambous, Lowtax.net, Cyprus
05 February, 2018
The Dubai International Financial Centre, the low-tax financial hub, has released an updated guide to help businesses set up in the center.
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Jersey Acts To Ensure Speedy Cross-Border Payments
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
22 January, 2018
Jersey Finance, the island's financial services promotion agency, says an October 2017 amendment to bring the island's banking regulations into line with the requirements of the Single European Payments Area is now in force.
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