EU: EU states enabling tax evasion, says 2025 Financial Secrecy Index

EU member states are enabling tax evasion, according to the 2025 Financial Secrecy Index.

The report, published by the UK-based Tax Justice Network, found EU countries now account for 21% of global financial secrecy.

11 July 2025

EU: EU Considers Tobacco Tax as New, Long-Term Revenue Stream

The European Commission is exploring a potential EU-wide tobacco levy to help fund its next long-term budget, according to a German government report seen by Euractiv. The idea, still in early stages,

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2 February 2024

HEDGE FUNDS: 86% of Hedge Funds Give Staff Access to Gen AI Tools

High adoption rate: 86% of hedge fund managers surveyed now grant their staff access to various Gen AI tools to bolster their work, representing a widespread embrace of this transformative technology.

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1 November 2024

NEW ZEALAND: CA ANZ pushes for quick passage of AML/CTF amendments

The legislation for the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing amendments must be finalised as soon as possible to ensure sufficient time for implementation, CA ANZ has told the government.

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19 April 2024

ASIA: Singapore faces competition from Thailand and Malaysia as regional hub for multinationals

While Singapore still holds advantages in location, language proficiency, and financial services, rising costs are prompting Japanese and European companies to consider relocating specific functions,

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