News Stories Tagged 'offshore banking'
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IMF Highlights Bank Derisking's Impact On Caribbean
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
03 October, 2017
Caribbean banks have lost important correspondent banking relationships as a result of international banks withdrawing from the region, according to a working paper recently released by the International Monetary Fund.
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Caribbean Community Seeks Swedish Support On Tax Issues
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
21 August, 2017
The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, Irwin LaRocque, has urged Sweden to use its position in two major international organizations to highlight the unfair labeling of some Community member states as "non-cooperative tax jurisdictions."
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IMF Works To Address Caribbean 'De-risking' Woes
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
31 October, 2016
The International Monetary Fund has set out the actions being taken and further possible options to address bank de-risking for Caribbean nations.
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FATF Guidance Seeks To Stem Bank De-Risking Crisis
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
26 October, 2016
The Financial Action Task Force has released guidance it has developed to respond to the decline in correspondent banking relationships, which is a key issue for many Caribbean financial centers.
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Reports Highlight Jersey's Contribution To EU And UK
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
20 October, 2016
Jersey makes a significant contribution to the economies of the EU and the UK, according to a new report from the island's financial services promotional agency, Jersey Finance.
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IoM Issues New Alternative Banking Regime Documents
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
29 August, 2016
The Isle of Man has published legislative amendments, details of its licensing policy, and the relevant forms for its new Alternative Banking Regime, which was launched on August 1.
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IoM Alternative Banking Regime Now Law
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
02 August, 2016
The Isle of Man's new Alternative Banking Regime came into operation on August 1, 2016.
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BVI Calls For Level Onshore, Offshore Playing Field
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
24 June, 2016
The British Virgin Islands has called for a level playing field internationally between onshore and offshore jurisdictions.
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Jersey Best Offshore Center At Hong Kong Awards
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
07 June, 2016
Jersey has been crowned "Best International Finance Center" at the recent WealthBriefingAsia Hong Kong Awards 2016.
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BVI To Protect Bank Deposits
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
01 June, 2016
Deposits with financial institutions in the British Virgin Islands will be protected following the enactment of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Act 2016.
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