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.

5 September 2025

GUERNSEY: Future of corporate tax to be decided by this time next year

The Policy & Resources Committee launched its new tax review sub-committee, headed by Charles Parkinson, with two parallel workstreams all aimed towards a final decision on tax reform before the

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7 March 2025

US: Bitcoin plunges as Trump’s strategic reserve fails to impress markets

United States President Donald Trump’s executive order to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve and a stockpile of other digital assets has failed to impress crypto markets, with Bitcoin’s value

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4 July 2025

UK: UK Parliamentary Statement on Implementation of Beneficial Ownership Registers across the Overseas Territories

Illicit finance, corruption, and kleptocracy pose a direct threat to our national security, economic resilience, and the integrity of the global financial system. The UK remains steadfast in its commitment

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27 June 2025

UK: HMRC targets high earners in record tax crackdown after £1.5bn haul

High earners in the UK are facing a sharp rise in tax investigations as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) intensifies scrutiny of the wealthiest Britons following a record-breaking year for compliance

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