News Stories Tagged 'standards'
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Barbados To Sign BEPS Multilateral Instrument
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
20 October, 2017
Barbados says it is preparing to sign the BEPS Multilateral Instrument to introduce into its tax treaty network provisions to counter treaty abuse.
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IoM Sets Up Cyber Security Unit
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
17 October, 2017
The Isle of Man's ongoing cyber security efforts received a boost last week with the launch of the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance, or OCSIA.
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Guernsey Outlines Tax Changes For Charitable Donations
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
12 October, 2017
Guernsey's Policy and Resources Committee has announced changes to the way charities are funded, commencing in 2019.
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IoM Anti-Fraud Law Takes Effect Next Month
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
06 October, 2017
The Isle of Man's new anti-fraud legislation takes effect from next month.
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Jersey Taskforce To Assess AML/CTF Risks
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
05 October, 2017
Jersey's anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism taskforce, the Jersey Financial Crime Strategy Group, has announced it will conduct a national risk assessment of threats posed to the island.
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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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ADGM Launches New Electronic Reporting System
by Lorys Charalambous, Lowtax.net, Cyprus
21 September, 2017
Abu Dhabi Global Market, the international financial center in Abu Dhabi, is rolling out a new electronic prudential reporting system to help firms meet their regulatory obligations and satisfy compliance standards.
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Bahamas Should 'Look To Income Tax To Balance Books,' IMF Says
by Mike Godfrey, Lowtax.net, Washington
18 September, 2017
The Bahamas should consider introducing a low-rate income tax in the not-too-distant future, to counterbalance revenues lost from lowering import duties.
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Guernsey Ready To Support 'Impact Investing' Activity
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
15 September, 2017
Guernsey's financial services promotion agency, Guernsey Finance, has released a paper on the opportunities "impact investing" presents for established international financial centers.
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Guernsey Leading European Specialist Finance Center
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
14 September, 2017
Guernsey has been ranked as the number one European specialist finance center in The Banker magazine's annual ranking of the top international finance centers.
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