Switzerland
spain rules against extradition hsbc data thief
Spain has ruled against extraditing a former HSBC employee who is wanted in Switzerland on charges of stealing data on tens of thousands of bank accounts that a number of European countries have used to pursue suspected tax evaders, according to Reuters.
Tax & Regulation | 14 Jan 13
pkf to brits with swiss accounts
Just because you don't have a UK tax liability owing on your Swiss bank assets does not mean you are safe to ignore the reporting requirements imposed by a new UK-Swiss tax deal that took effect on 1 Jan.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Nov 12
Landmark german swiss tax deal hits the rocks
A landmark tax deal between Germany and Switzerland has been blocked by Germany’s upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat.
Tax & Regulation | 14 Nov 12
swiss seen unlikely to fully end negotiated tax
Recent press reports that the Swiss may be moving closer to ending their “negotiated single-sum tax agreement” system for wealthy individuals are being discounted by financial advisers there, and other experts.
Profiles & Comment | 13 Aug 12
switzerland an advisers utopia
With a high concentration of multinational and financial services firms headquartered in Switzerland, expat advisers in the Alpine region are discovering a range of opportunities, writes Will Jackson.