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18 October 2024

EU: Italy, Germany, Netherlands short-listed for top job running EU dirty money watchdog

Italy, Germany and the Netherlands are on the short list for an EU top job running the bloc’s new anti-money laundering body, according to multiple officials. Italy’s Bruna Szego, Germany’s Marcus

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18 October 2024

CAREY OLSEN: Carey Olsen advises Gate.io on launch of cryptocurrency venture capital fund

Press Release from Carey Olsen, Friday 18 October, 2024. Carey Olsen has advised Gate Ventures Capital – the venture capital arm of global cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io – on the establishment

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18 October 2024

HONG KONG: Hong Kong Aims To Attract More International Capital

Hong Kong, mindful of its need to retain and expand its status as an international financial hub, has rolled out measures to attract investment, encourage wealth management and host family offices.

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18 October 2024

CHINA: China’s Belt and Road Initiative Rolls Out “Green Bonds”

In June this year, the Bank of China (BOC) issued the first sustainable development bonds for which all funds raised are directed towards countries affiliated with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),

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18 October 2024

GREEN FINANCE: Oxfam says close to $41 billion in World Bank climate finance unaccounted for

Oxfam reported in a new publication on Wednesday that nearly 41 billion U.S. dollars in World Bank climate finance—approximately 40 percent of the climate funds disbursed by the Bank over the past

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18 October 2024

US: SEC Sweep of Late Beneficial Ownership Filings

In late September, the SEC announced a sweep of settled charges for late beneficial ownership and insider transaction filings, including over $3.8 million in penalties against individuals and companies.

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18 October 2024

UK: UK’s ultra-rich non-doms urge Italian-style tax regime to prevent wealth exodus

Britain’s ultra-rich non-doms are urging the government to introduce an Italian-style flat-tax regime to prevent a wealth exodus, as their preferential status comes under threat in the upcoming budget.

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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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18 October 2024

CAREY OLSEN: Carey Olsen confirmed as the leading offshore law firm by Chambers UK

Press Release from Carey Olsen, Friday 18 October, 2024. Carey Olsen is the highest-ranking offshore law firm in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2025, having achieved 10 out of a possible 12 Band 1 rankings.  

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18 October 2024

EUROPE: Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year

A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and raise €64bn (£54bn) a year at no extra cost to most people, a report has found. Carbon pollution pumped out of planes

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