Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Indonesia's Planned Tax Amnesty Could Bring Home $42 Billion: Central Bank gov

A tax amnesty program planned by Indonesia's government could potentially attract home 560 trillion rupiah of assets stashed offshore

Baker Tilly DHC forms alliance to take on India's big four chartered accountant firms

Some senior partners in five firms would also get some national roles in the new firm.

Japan, Panama agree to begin negotiations over exchange of tax information

I would like to expect progress in our negotiations so that we can achieve transparency in our tax information

US and Vietnam sign Model 1 FATCA IGA, agreement not treated as “in effect”

The Treasury Department states, though, that under IRS regulation section §1.1471-1(b)(78), the agreement will not be treated as if it is in effect.

Delaying tax hike no cure for Japan's economic ills

The country's stock market doldrums are caused partly by global turmoil, but a loss of faith in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic program has also played a big role.

Tax authorities can investigate NRIs with offshore bank accounts until they give consent for information sharing

In a recent case, the Bombay High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by an NRI

Japan's business lobby rails against EU tax disclosure proposal

The EU would request that these companies post the data on their websites

Global tax powers rake over 'Panama Papers'

The leak of 11.5 million confidential offshore financial documents from Panamanian law office Mossack Fonseca offered tax authorities an unprecedented trove of data to delve into alleged wrongdoing.

Tax administrations meet on "Panama Papers"

Participants from a number of countries - including members of the OECD and the G20 - exchanged views on the Panama Papers and explored mechanisms for co-operation.

Shewan denies Labour Bahamas tax claim

Labour and New Zealand First say former PwC chair John Shewan is the wrong person the lead the inquiry because he is too involved in the industry which he is being asked to review.

Hong Kong and Singapore funnel wealth into tax havens

The granddaughter of China’s then fourth-ranked politician was among dozens named in a vast cache of documents leaked from the Panama law firm that have given a glimpse into how the rich and powerful hide their money.

Bill Majcher: Panama Papers reveal Hong Kong's role in the world of tax havens

It is also no coincidence that British territories over the past 75 years have dominated this offshore space

HC upholds stricter tax rule on inflow from abroad

Allows govt to impose 30% tax deduction at source on inflow from Cyprus

Latvia, Hong Kong conclude double taxation avoidance agreement

At present, investors from Latvia and Hong Kong have to pay taxes in the other country in accordance with national tax legislation

Offshore vehicles not to be used for illicit acts: MAS

Secret documents leaked a week ago from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca revealed a complex network of offshore entities set up by public figures to stash away their fortune for tax avoidance.

KOREA: SK Has Most Companies In Offshore Tax Havens

SK Group, the nation’s third-largest conglomerate, has the most offshore companies in tax havens

India, Maldives Sign Pact To Curb Tax Evasion

India and Maldives signed two agreements for exchange of information with respect to taxes, and for avoidance of double taxation of income derived from international air transport.

IMDB scandal-linked company closed down

Police in neighbouring Singapore, who are investigating allegations billions of dollars have been pillaged from 1MDB, have listed Mr Low as the beneficial owner of ADKMIC’s bank accounts.

Reinforce global cooperation to eliminate offshore evasion of taxes: The Yomiuri Shimbun

The leak of documents revealing the use of tax havens by world political leaders is sending shockwaves around the globe.

The Latest: New Zealand Reviews Its Foreign Trust Rules

New Zealand's government has appointed a tax expert to review its disclosure rules for foreign trusts and says it's open to considering changes.