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19 February 2024

EU: Apple likely to face €500 million fine for breaking EU law

Apple is likely to face a fine of around half a billion euros early next month according to five people with direct knowledge of an on-going investigation. These five sources reported these details

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19 February 2024

EU: European Tax Experts Urge for Radical Tax System Simplification

In an effort to improve competitiveness, European tax experts are pushing for a major tax system overhaul. The current complexities cost EU members significant revenue and hinder cross-border investment.

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16 February 2024

US: Republicans spar with Treasury officials over rules to fight financial crime

A discussion on individuals’ and small businesses’ right to transact privately got heated during a House Financial Services hearing on financial crime Wednesday. Why it matters: Democratic

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16 February 2024

EUROPE: Shareholder activism on ESG lagging in Europe despite global increase

Almost 1,000 large businesses saw shareholders filing resolutions on ESG issues in 2023, a slight year-on-year increase globally. But European shareholders bucked this trend, exhibiting short-term thinking

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16 February 2024

FAMILY OFFICES: Family offices are going on the offensive, trading cash for alternative assets

KKR’s family office survey of 75 chief investment officers around the world found that family offices will have 52% of their portfolios invested in alternative investments this year, up from 42% in

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16 February 2024

UAE: UAE nearing the end of FATF grey list journey

In a significant development reported in October 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is on the cusp of being removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list.” This list, known

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16 February 2024

US: US, five European countries extend truce over digital taxes until mid-2024

The U.S. and five European countries agreed on Thursday to extend a trade truce over digital services taxes for six months to buy more time for negotiations on international taxing rights over large,

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15 February 2024

CHINA: China seeks revision of anti-money-laundering law to address risks related to cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets

China will soon implement revisions to its outdated Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) Law, in a move that legal experts see as a way to address the growing risks associated with virtual assets. A draft amendment

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15 February 2024

Carey Olsen advises Epiris on launch of £1 billion buyout fund

Press Release from Carey Olsen, Thursday 15 February, 2024.  Carey Olsen’s investment funds team in Jersey has advised independent private equity manager Epiris on the launch and final close

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15 February 2024

UAE: GCC countries witness rise in citizenship and residency through investment programs

In recent years, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have witnessed a surge in interest and exponential growth from individuals seeking residency and citizenship through investment. These countries

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