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14 August 2025

FINANCIAL CRIME: Vatican under fire for alleged money-laundering dodge

The Vatican is facing allegations it used a “skeleton key for money laundering” by illegally manipulating bank transfers. The city state’s former top financial cop ― who was forced

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14 August 2025

PORTUGAL: Portugal Golden Visa: Americans Benefit From Key Court Ruling In 2025

The Portugal golden visa program has become a top choice for Americans seeking residency abroad, and recent constitutional rulings have further strengthened the program. The Portugal Golden Visa Program

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14 August 2025

AFRICA: Top three African countries leading the golden visa race

Global investors are increasingly seeking flexible residency and citizenship options beyond their native countries, making golden visa programs a vital tool for wealthy individuals to access new markets

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14 August 2025

US: Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that encourage domestic investment

Tax News and Developments July 2025 In briefThe recently enacted reconciliation bill (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or OBBBA) creates several new provisions that, depending on the right facts, can

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14 August 2025

AFRICA: Cryptocurrency and the quest for financial inclusion in Africa

Cryptocurrencies and digital assets have been promoted as alternatives to traditional bank accounts in Africa. Uche Igwe explains that despite their popularity, many people in Africa still view crypto

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14 August 2025

SPAIN: Binance and BBVA team up to maintain cryptocurrencies off the exchange

Binance has inked a partnership with Spain’s BBVA which enables customers to store their cryptocurrency assets off the exchange, marking a significant shift in how digital assets are safeguarded.

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14 August 2025

UK: Metro Bank co-founder targets super-rich with new family offices bank

Anthony Thomson, co-founder of Metro Bank and Atom Bank, is launching a new venture aimed exclusively at the global super-rich. Family Offices Bank (FOB) will target ultra-high-net-worth individuals

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14 August 2025

AUSTRALIA: PepsiCo Australia Tax Spat Sparks Global Concern for Companies

PepsiCo Inc.’s legal battle with Australia over cross-border transactions will soon result in a final high court ruling that threatens to hike taxes for multinational companies. The Australian

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14 August 2025

UK: UK Inheritance Tax Overhaul: Implications for Wealth Management and Asset Allocation

The UK’s proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms, unveiled in 2025, mark a seismic shift in how wealth is taxed and transferred. Faced with a £40 billion fiscal gap and a rapidly evolving wealth

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14 August 2025

MALAYSIA: How Foreign Investors Can Use Malaysia’s Double Taxation Agreements

Malaysia’s extensive network of Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) is a central feature of its attractiveness as an investment destination. These treaties provide certainty in the treatment of cross-border

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