Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

India Considering New Wealth Taxes

Should consider the argument that the very rich should be asked to pay a little more

ATO approved tech companies' tax avoidance tactics

Companies such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft have all been accused of employing such tactics

Baker Tilly Malaysia the 6th largest accounting firm in M'sia after mergers

The third country in the world to adopt the generic name of the Baker Tilly brand besides the UK and the United States, the firm had its merged clientele expanded to about 100 public-listed companies.

Malaysia campaigners tackle Swiss banks

The rainforest advocacy group Bruno Manser Fund (BMF) has filed a complaint to the Swiss attorney general’s office against four banks – UBS, Edmond de Rothschild, Pictet and Deutsche Bank – for their dealings with the Malaysian Taib clan

Australia's Gadens launches in Singapore with CC hire

He was previously based in CC's Singapore office, and specialises in corporate and projects work within the energy and resources sector.

Baker & McKenzie Hires Korea Partner for Hong Kong Office

Baker & McKenzie has hired a new Korea practice partner for its Hong Kong office.

The Bumi saga deepened on Friday

Bumi's Chairman Accused Founder Nat Rothschild Of Hacking Into His Email

Harneys continues Hong Kong expansion

The transfer together with other recent recruitment brings to 24 the number of lawyers in the firm’s Hong Kong office and makes Harneys the second largest of the offshore magic circle in that city.

Japan Considers Tax Increases For Wealthy

It is hoped that the spending package will boost Japanese economic growth

Gibson Dunn receives approval to return to Beijing

“Our plans to expand in Asia include opening an office in China and growing our Singapore and Hong Kong offices."

Gibson Dunn to launch Beijing base as firm targets Asia litigation

The firm's China practice is currently based in Hong Kong, with partners travelling to the mainland on a regular basis.

DLA Piper gains approval for South Korea launch

“DLA Piper wants to act as a conduit for both our multinational clients who want to do business in Korea and our Korean clients wanting to do business with the rest of the world."

Thai banks to comply with Fatca

Fatca is a US law meant to prevent tax evasion overseas.

Successful Corporate Tax Evasion Prosecution In Indonesia

Investigation of PT Asian Agri began in 2006, following allegations raised by a former financial controller at the company.

Convictions upheld in case of Chinese bankers who laundered money in Las Vegas

They were arrested in 2004.

DOF seeks quicker action on tax evasion, smuggling cases

DOF data showed that 302 cases were filed against alleged tax cheats and corrupt state workers and officials since the Aquino administration took office in mid-2010.

Rothschild delivers ultimatum to senior Bumi director

Asking the scandal-hit firm to up its response against allegations of financial irregularity or consider quitting the board.

Updated UK-Singapore DTA In Force

The Second Protocol to the DTA was signed in Singapore on February 15, 2012

FATCA: A new era of financial transparency

The IRS's powerful new tool chips away at bank secrecy.

Treaty needed before FATCA will be honored: KMT lawmaker

Taiwan's government has no obligation to meet tax-reporting requirements under Washington's 2010 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) until it has signed a tax information exchange agreement with the United States, a ruling lawmaker said y

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