Managers of Wealth Americas

Pfizer, other companies accused of dodging taxes

Top American companies including pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. are saving at least $550 billion in taxes by holding profits in overseas tax havens

Credit Suisse CEO faces more calls to quit in U.S. tax dispute

In my opinion, the CEO as well as the chairman of the board must go in order to save the bank

Chasing the rainbow: On tax, toothpaste and private bankers

Any taxation discussions are marked by delusional debates

$2b deal likely in Credit Suisse tax evasion probe

The talks between Credit Suisse and Benjamin Lawsky, New York’s financial services superintendent, are ongoing

Stern US Tax Evasion Law Targets Russian Banks

A US law designed to rein in offshore tax evasion by US citizens

Hong Kong, US Wrapping Up FATCA Agreement

Hong Kong and the United States have substantially concluded discussions on an inter-governmental agreement to simplify Hong Kong financial institutions' compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

Israel Inks Model 1 FATCA IGA

The news comes only a day after the indictment of a former senior vice president of an Israeli bank

The US Government Has Finally Begun Going After Banks, But Their Names Will Surprise You

The US wants Credit Suisse to plead guilty to charges of helping Americans avoid taxes through the use of Swiss bank accounts.

It’s virtual, but not tax free

Virtual currency is something that can be difficult to wrap your brain around, but if you are using it, make sure that you understand how the IRS views virtual currency.

Singapore to provide information on US bank deposits

Singapore said Tuesday it has agreed to give the United States information on bank deposits by American individuals and corporations to help it deter tax evasion.

Attorney General Announces Investigation And Repercussions For Banks

Attorney General Eric Holder’s posted a video with on the Justice Department's website on Monday announcing that federal prosecutors are pushing BNP Paribas SA and Credit Suisse AG to plead guilty to criminal charges to resolve investigations i

Did your Swiss Bank enter into a Non-Prosecution Agreement?

What does that mean for you and what actions should you take?

‘All systems go’ as FATCA registration deadline looms

Wealth management firms are making final preparations for the introduction of US tax regime

NRIs' India MF play to get thin as US Fatca kicks in

Indians residing in America might, from July, find it tough to invest in products offered by the Indian mutual fund sector.

FATCA will still take effect amongst OECD proposed agreement

The Global Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s proposed standard information exchange does not change the FATCA deadline.

United States: IRS Issues John Doe Summons For Hidden Accounts

The US Government's recent crackdown on offshore tax evasion shows no sign of slowing down and appears to be expanding to include new jurisdictions.

Offshore Tax Havens Cost You $1,259 a Year

General Electric manages to avoid paying taxes on nearly $110 billion

How widespread is tax evasion?

Tax evasion is widely assumed to be an eternal problem for governments but how widespread is it?

Julius Baer sees resolution to US tax probe in foreseeable future

Swiss bank Julius Baer sees itself reaching an agreement with the U.S. authorities in a dispute over tax in the foreseeable future.

An Immodest Proposal: A Global Tax on the Superrich

Bill Gates washes his own dishes, as we learned this year from his Ask Me Anything session on Reddit, but he’s certainly not trying to save money.