Category: Interesting Jurisdictions

Unreported Bank Account In Singapore?

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/05/us-singapore-banks-crime-idUSBRE9440CM20130505 Note: The above reference link was live on November 2013, but it has since been taken down. (Reuters) – Banks in Singapore are urgently scrutinizing

Battling for Influence in Asia

I have always maintained that FATCA is but the tip of a huge iceberg.  Recently, I wrote about the 2007 to 2010 period, where rich

FCA warns investors over paying more to Harlequin

http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/fca-warns-investors-over-paying-more-to-harlequin/1072898.article 17 June 2013 12:36 pm | By Natalie Holt The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning to investors considering paying money to unregulated overseas property firm

The Importance of Giving

It is somewhat of an understatement to say that we live in challenging times.  This is probably the first time since the Second World War

More Trouble for Investors in Caribbean Property Scheme

Troubled Harlequin embroiled in 15 further legal battles. Author: Laura Miller IFAonline | 12 Jun 2013 | 13:42 Categories: Investment Topics: Harlequin| SFO Read more: http://www.ifaonline.co.uk/ifaonline/news/2274443/troubled-harlequin-embroiled-in-15-further-legal-battles#ixzz2W0l5EstY.  IFA Online – News, blogs,

China vs. the USA

Xi Jinping’s first visit to Latin America and the Caribbean as China’s President took place between May 31st to June 6th.  On June 2nd, the

The Emerging Tax Meme

One thing I enjoy is connecting dots or looking for patterns.  To this end, I believe that there has been a shift in how tax

Tax Authorities Playing Games

After being distracted by UKIP last week, I am happy to return to the subject of taxation and how developed countries appear to be more