Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Govt approves double taxation avoidance agreement with Belgium

To check abuse of double taxation, India signs agreement with Belgium.

A generational mind-set to servicing family wealth

But tax is not really important compared with the underlying realities.

Australia taxes foreign home buyers as affordability bites

Lend Lease said the sale broke local records but such reports have also fuelled calls for government action to protect Australian buyers.

OECD mulls blacklist for defiant tax havens

The evaluation standards of an international entity that examines the transparency of jurisdictions for tax purposes will likely be used for this determination.

Tax avoidance tactics laid bare: PwC tells multinationals 'read the play'

It's just that now their clever tax tactics are being devised with consideration of the political landscape, and the greater threat of audits.

Multinational tax avoidance cost Australia $6bn in 2014, Oxfam report claims

Report calls on government to strengthen Australia’s multinational tax avoidance laws and make financial reporting requirements more transparent

Panama Papers Link Cambodians to Offshore Firms

The latest data include 25 individuals related to Cambodia who hold shares in 26 different offshore companies.

UPDATE 1-Indonesia proposes law to give tax office access to bank data

The central bank governor said last month that Indonesia has to adjust its banking law to aid its tax officials before 2018, in line with the global trend.

Scott Morrison defends Sharia law investment tax changes

The changes announced in the budget will remove this impediment.

Tax amnesty for offshore companies, overseas properties ruled out

However, the authorities are working along with other stakeholders for preparing a legislation package for ensuring more disclosures as part of country's tax laws.

Is Indonesia Banking Too Much On Tax Amnesty Bill?

Equity analysts are hoping that real estate stocks will get a boost from the tax amnesty bill.

PM Modi secures Swiss support on stashed cash

The banks will keep tax authorities in their own country, in this case Switzerland, informed about tax issues related to the client.

Cyprus says 'very close' to revising tax treaty with India

As part of larger efforts to curb illicit fund flows, Indian government has been working on revising tax treaties with various countries

End of financial year: Make sure your tax planning and compliance is in order

The extra funding for the ATO signals the government’s increased efforts to crack down on tax avoidance.

Labuan wants to be tax haven

Despite the bad press for tax havens, Labuan authorities are on a promotion drive to get the attention of wealthy businessmen.

Malaysia’s mid-shore financial hub welcomes demand for greater transparency

Labuan IBFC was established in 1990 as a mid-shore jurisdiction based on the island of Labuan off the Borneo coast.

Swiss government names Lalit Modi, wife among those facing tax probe

Email and SMS queries to former IPL Commissioner about the notifications elicited no response.

Exclusive: Asian regulators ask banks to reveal Panama Papers' links

The sources did not disclose which banks were written to nor the names on the lists.

Details of Kingdom’s first double taxation agreement released

The 34-page document, uploaded on the website of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

Black money: India may sign agreements with Swiss banks during PM Modi’s Switzerland visit

Both countries have stepped up their cooperation on tax matters related to black money allegedly stashed by Indians there.