Tax & Regulation | 22 Nov 12
top twenty tax systems in the world
The United Arab Emirates ranks the best in the world as a tax system where medium sized businesses can flourish, according to tax and accountancy practice PwC’s highly regarded 2012 global tax league report.
Tax & Regulation | 21 Nov 12
hmrc shuffles staff handling ldf disclosures
HM Revenue & Customs has shuffled its team of agents who handle Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility disclosures, to the frustration of some specialist tax experts who say they are now having to start from scratch in developing a working relationship with their counterparts at the Revenue.
People Moves | 21 Nov 12
Standard Life chairman appointed to adcb board
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has appointed Gerry Grimstone, the chairman of the UK's Standard Life, as adviser to the bank's board.
more than two thirds of ia readers against
Almost a quarter of International Adviser readers believe commission is the “crack cocaine” of the industry and should be banned across the world, according to a recent poll, although most would not want to see it banned.
Tax & Regulation | 21 Nov 12
new us money transfer rules seen welcome
New US regulations governing the way US institutions send money abroad on behalf of individuals are being cautiously welcomed by advisers and currency trading experts outside the US. But some worry they could be too onerous, at least in the beginning.