US: Trump moves to tighten control over independent US regulators

DONALD Trump has signed an executive order increasing White House oversight of independent federal agencies, including key financial regulators.

The order, signed Tuesday, requires agencies to submit draft regulations for White House review and follow new “performance standards.” They must also consult with the administration on priorities and strategic plans, according to a White House statement.

4 April 2025

CHINA: China’s to sell first global green sovereign bond on Wednesday

China is set to finalise its long-awaited debut global green sovereign bond on Wednesday in what is expected to be the first in a series of sales that will expand its footprint in the market at a pivotal

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18 October 2024

EUROPE: Italian Government Raises Crypto Tax Amid EU Regulatory Changes

Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42% amid growing adoption and as the EU prepares to implement its unified cryptocurrency regulations. Italy is set to increase its capital gains

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1 November 2024

US: Taiwan and US set to address double taxation issues

The U.S. Treasury Department announced in a press release on Tuesday that the first round of talks on a comprehensive double taxation agreement is expected in the coming weeks. The agreement is seen

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20 August 2024

EU: ECJ VAT hearings transferred to General Court

1st October 2024: Preliminary hearings of certain VAT, excise and customs cases redirected to General Court The EU Parliament and Council of the EU have agreed to that VAT cases may initially be heard

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