Political and regulatory news

Issue 3 - 24 June 2011

In this edition the following articles are covered:

EU considers financial services taxation

The European Commission has published a consultation paper examining options for taxing the financial services sector.

US tax avoidance proposals threaten significant costs

The AIC has argued for the lightest possible compliance burden due to the low risk nature of investment companies as havens for tax abuse by US Citizens.

Investment trust tax reform on track

With the investment trust tax reform included in the Finance Bill, the legislation only has a few more hurdles before entering the statute book.

Corporate governance back on the agenda

The European Commission has published a green paper on corporate governance with a view to unifying best practice among Member States.

Government confirms financial reform plans

The Government has published detailed proposals of its plan to overhaul the UK's system of financial regulation.

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