Panama Papers
North America | 21 Apr 17
American states ‘thriving’ in Panama Papers fallout
US states including Delaware and Nevada are bucking a trend that has seen the number of new tax shelters drop by a third globally, according to one of the co-founders of Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the epicentre of the Panama Papers fallout.
Sweden to target advisers in tax avoidance clampdown
The Swedish government is looking at introducing measures that would force tax advisers to report clients who use “aggressive” tax planning schemes to avoid paying tax.
Germany sets out plan to tackle tax evasion
Germany’s finance ministry has set out a 10-point plan to combat tax evasion in response to the Panama Papers leak last year.
Latin America | 31 Mar 17
Defunct Premier Group links uncovered in Panama Papers
Wound up Isle of Man-based investment fund manager the Premier Group has links to the Panama Papers, the worldwide scandal described as the “biggest ever blow” to the offshore world.
Tax & Regulation | 1 Mar 17
IoM says no to making beneficial ownership data public
The Isle of Man government has said it will not be forced to create a public register on the beneficial ownership of offshore companies until it becomes the “international norm” amid mounting pressure from UK politicians.