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Citizenship Schemes: We Have To Work Together Or Be Picked Off, One By One (23/10/2018)
In the statement, issued on October 17, the OECD makes no distinction between CBI and RBI schemes, contrary to announcements from one Caribbean minister that suggest a differentiation. In other words, the eight CARICOM countries are all in this toget... read more
The Unexplained Wealth Order strikes again (23/10/2018)
The war against money-laundering intensifies in courts, but the transparency initiative is far more speculative than it is evidence-based, argues Jonathan Neumann for Spear's ... read more
Scicluna says Malta on board with EU’s anti-tax avoidance rules (23/10/2018)
Finance minister says Malta will not provide opportunities for tax avoiders to set up shop... read more
EU 'wants to control Britain's tax policies after Brexit to stop the UK becoming a low-tax economy' (23/10/2018)
Michel Barnier and his negotiating team want Britain to be shackled to EU tax policies after Brexit, a leaked document suggests.... read more
Hammond targets offshore gambling in Budget tax swoop (22/10/2018)
Chancellor looks to plug gap left by changes to fixed-odds betting terminal rules... read more
Feds Promise AML Crypto Regulation by June 2019 (22/10/2018)
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that it will get one step closer to creating international standards for cryptocurrency when it launches its first set of rules in June of 2019.... read more
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Blockchain ‘Briefly’
David Shrier, Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School explains blockchain in simple terms.
Blockchain and Privacy
A widespread belief is that blockchain bears privacy advantages by design which also helps to comply with tightening data protection laws in many jurisdictions. However, taking a closer look from both a technical and legal angle, this is far from cer
The Relevance of Blockchain in (Re)insurance
Many companies in the insurance market have been experimenting with blockchain technology for some time. The focus to date has been on developing prototypes and internal initiatives to identify tangible benefits of employing blockchain.
Malta: A Jurisdiction at the Forefront of DLT Regulation
Jurisdictions such as Malta and Singapore are leading the way in the creation and development of structures for clients, building businesses involving cryptocurrencies, digital assets and blockchain technology.
Which Countries Win and Lose if the EU’s Digital Taxation Plans Are Adopted?
The European Commission recently released two proposed directives that relate to the taxation of the digital economy. Adoption of these directives requires consensus among the member states, which does not seem particularly likely in their current fo
The Financial Sector – A Key Driver for Sustainable Growth
Liechtenstein, one of Europe's smallest countries, demonstrates that a principality of only 38,000 inhabitants can make a real contribution to reaching the SDGs. Liechtenstein offers an institutional framework for sustainable development and economic
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