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Increasing complexity in cross-border structures, the effects of the recent global financial crisis, increasing fears over diminished tax revenues and multiple financial scandals have impacted various countries around the world. [...]

Trade finance is generally not very developed in Romania, at least by comparison with other EU Member States and developed and emerging markets. In this briefing, we set out certain [...]

Amidst a growing body of global thought leadership on blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its 'Fintech and Financial Services: Initial Considerations' staff discussion [...]

The Cayman Islands laid the foundations for its growth to become the leading off shore funds domicile by being the first jurisdiction to implement specific legislation for hedge funds in [...]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the $7.4 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gujarat International [...]

An International Financial Service Centre ('IFSC') essentially caters to customers outside the jurisdiction of the host domestic economy, dealing with flows of financial products and services to and from the [...]

Just as the summer's heat is giving way to autumn, so the issues which enflamed the atmosphere in which the finance industry operated at the start of this year are [...]

The Ministry of Financial Services has prepared four Bills that improve Cayman's regulatory framework, in support of the international financial system's integrity. These Bills, which have the support of industry, [...]

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services: Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) today announced the committee's hearing schedule [...]

Oct. 14 -- On October 12 and 13, Governor Zhou Xiaochuan attended the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting in Washington, D.C. The meeting, which was the last [...]

The salient regulatory developments in UK, Europe and other countries are discussed. These include thematic papers issued by Financial Services Authority (FSA) like Financial Risk Outlook 2005, International Regulatory Outlook 2005, Business Plan 2005/06, and statement of various regulatory fees and levies for 2005/06. An update on Europe's Financial Services Action Plan and Basel Committee activities is also presented.

NEW AND REVISED PRONOUNCEMENTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014 Overview - Introduction and purpose of the bulletin This bulletin provides a high level overview of the most recently issued International [...]

In the media FOFA amendments will lead to poor agribusiness advice MEDIA - 9 January 2015 - Potential miss-selling and poor advice are likely to once again occur in the [...]

The Istanbul Arbitration Center Code Nr. 6570 (the 'Code') acknowledged as of November 20, 2014 by the Turkish Parliament has been published on November 29, 2014 in the Turkish Official [...]

The year 2002 was a time of frenetic activity for international financial regulators: a time dominated by consolidation and revision within the United Kingdom and Europe in reaction to various events. That period is reviewed here, with considerations for what has been accomplished and what remains to be achieved.

A review of the regulatory changes made in the international finance industry for 2001 is given. Areas of focus include international, European, and United Kingdom level developments.

International financial standards for countries and better regulation and supervision of financial markets and institutions will be needed to reform the international financial system.

Call it ''G-Sifi envy.'' International regulators have decided to designate 29 banks as global systemically important financial institutions, or G-Sifis. That will introduce this new competitive dynamic to international finance [...]

Byline: Avi Jorisch, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES In recent years, the United States has imposed punishing sanctions on Iran's financial sector. Last month, the Treasury Department announced new measures [...]

Guernsey has an excellent reputation as a trust jurisdiction, recognised by the OECD through its inclusion on the first 'White List' published in April 2009, by the 2009 Foot report [...]

The provision of family office solutions and services makes perfect sense for a jurisdiction such as Guernsey, explains Fiona Le Poidevin, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance. For an International Finance [...]

Background In addition to being the world's leading international finance centre in which to set up companies, the British Virgin Islands ('BVI') is now regarded as one of the world's [...]

The Cayman Islands' position as a top international financial centre is facilitated not only by its income tax-free status, but also by the Islands' history of political and economic stability, [...]

The 13th Decree for domestic banks, with effect as from 2 June 2014, lifts all restrictions, which were in place for opening new bank accounts. With this most recent development, [...]

Cayman as a jurisdiction has consistently demonstrated a commitment to transparency and embraced international initiatives like no other international financial centre. One of the key first steps in this ongoing [...]

REPORT SUMMARY International recognition Unique benefits Conclusion The Cayman Islands has demonstrated a commitment to transparency and embraced international initiatives like no other international financial centre. One of the key [...]

INTRODUCTION This technical bulletin covers the various developments from January to March 2014. Acknowledgement: The content of the Technical Bulletin has been summarized or reproduced from the CPA Canada, CICA, [...]

Byline: DOUG SAUNDERS IMF ILLS DUBLIN -- Standing on Dublin's Merrion Street on Thursday, I could just as well have been in Buenos Aires in 2003, Ankara in 2000, Lagos [...]

Ralph D. Fertig, a 79-year-old civil rights lawyer, says he would like to help a militant Kurdish group in Turkey find peaceful ways to achieve its goals. But he fears [...]

Fiona Le Poidevin, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, sets the scene for how the Island has led the world in the creation of its own image rights law and register. [...]

Guernsey has been commended for its leadership on tax transparency and cooperation by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) after concluding its 50th bilateral Tax Information Exchange Agreement [...]

Byline: KEVIN CARMICHAEL INTERNATIONAL FINANCE OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Jim Flaherty intends to amplify Canada's voice in the clubby world of international economic policy making, moving to push Canada's interests [...]

A High Price For Ancestry.com Ancestry.com wants to put down some roots. The genealogy Web site hopes investors will provide $100 million in an initial public offering, valuing the whole […]

Byline: DOUG SAUNDERS LONDON -- Two weeks ago, the best thing that was said about British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was that he might be persuaded to resign before his [...]

Byline: David J. Lynch WASHINGTON -- World Bank President Robert Zoellick, seeking to establish his institution's relevance amid major shifts in global finance, said Wednesday that the bank should modify [...]