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The PM and the Panama Papers: was David Cameron's offshore funds criticism fair?

The furore over David Cameron's investment fund shares offers useful lessons for those that question why such funds are traditionally set up offshore

Jersey Tax Bulletin - Deloitte

Welcome to the April 2016 edition of Deloitte’s Offshore Tax Bulletin, which provides a round-up of local and international tax issues relevant to Guernsey, Jersey and Isle of Man businesses and individuals.

Crackdown on offshore owners of UK property

Secretive wealthy buyers to be unmasked

Offshore Tax Bulletin - Deloitte

Delaware - when is a tax haven not a tax haven? by Rebecca Reading

With all the focus on places such as Panama, the US might just be keeping quiet in their own dark corner, hoping no-one will remember that Delaware is one of the most private places in the world to set up a company.

Spain probes list of Swiss bank accounts provided by Germany

Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia state said last week it gave Spain and more than 20 other European nations the list of people and companies.

Hamburg Bank Linked to Panama Papers

Berenberg Bank, a publicity-shy private bank in Hamburg, is receiving more attention than it wants these days.

Witch hunt: Industry warning as tax furore risks damaging financial planning

In the UK, the focus has centred on Prime Minister David Cameron, and his investments in the offshore Blairmore fund run by his late father.

Japan's business lobby rails against EU tax disclosure proposal

The EU would request that these companies post the data on their websites

Panama Papers leak will have negative impact on expat banking options

The banks in the main offshore centres are extremely nervous of taking on any clients who are not resident in their jurisdiction.

Concrete actions needed to advance global tax transparency, OECD says

The international community should call time on all remaining holdouts who have yet to implement internationally agreed tax transparency standards, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said in a new report to the G20.

Bungling tax chiefs have no 'clear strategy' for stopping tax fraud that costs Britain £16billion A YEAR

MPs savage the HMRC for making it seem like rich people can get away with tax dodging

HMRC investigates just 35 wealthy tax evaders per year, report reveals

The news that just 35 of the highest UK earners are being investigated for tax evasion per year prompted concern among MPs, as it emerged that 41,000 people have been targeted for penalties for tax avoidance since 2014.

UAE Expands Tax Treaty Network

The United Arab Emirates signed an agreement with the United Kingdom on the avoidance of double taxation on April 12, 2016.

Tax administrations meet on "Panama Papers"

Participants from a number of countries - including members of the OECD and the G20 - exchanged views on the Panama Papers and explored mechanisms for co-operation.

UAE, UK sign treaty to end double taxation

The agreement aims to enhance the economic and trade relations between the two countries, and protect companies and individuals from direct or indirect double taxation.

Germany forwards Swiss bank account data to 27 countries for tax checks

We are facing an outright tax evasion industry

UK announces ‘full access’ to offshore info in BVI

He told his country’s parliament that the BVI and most other British Overseas Territories have agreed to allow full access to the information, starting in September.

EU seeks tougher tax rules after offshore accounts scandal

The Commission says it would affect some 6,000 companies but socialist legislators estimated it would affect less than 2,000 multinationals.

Tax evasion - is a criminal offence for companies the answer? by George Bull

This week, the Prime Minister announced that the Government is bringing forward plans to introduce a criminal offence for corporations that fail to stop their staff facilitating tax evasion. So will this be an effective measure or is it a knee-jerk reacti