Cameron gets IoM Chief Minister's backing over tax avoidance 08:03 GMT The Isle of Man's Chief Minister, Allan Bell MHK, has welcomed a letter from David Cameron calling on all Britain’s Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories to continue working with the United Kingdom on tax transparency.
Farrer makes private client leadership changes 23/05/2013 Jim Edmondson is moving from his role as partner and head of Farrer & Co’s private client department to become a full time consultant to the firm continuing his client facing role as part of a partial restructuring of the management of the department.
Credit Suisse renamed in Channel Islands 21/05/2013 Credit Suisse (Guernsey) Ltd has been renamed as Credit Suisse (Channel Islands) Ltd, in reflection of what the bank says is its commitment to the two islands.
Avondale Solutions expands offering in UK with partnership deal 14/05/2013 Guernsey-based consultants, Avondale Solutions, has announced a new partnership with Elizabeth Ackers, a UK based consultant, to extend their offering of business consultancy and directorship services further into the UK market.
UK hails Caribbean tax agreement ‘a turning point’ but still more to come, say private client tax experts 02/05/2013 The HM Treasury agreement with five British Overseas Territories - Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat and the Turks and Caicos Islands – was described by the UK authorities as “a turning point in the fight against tax evasion.” Accountancy firm Saffery Champness hailed the agreement as a victory in the fight against tax evasion but added that there still is much work to be done.
Appleby makes senior appointment in Jersey 25/04/2013 Appleby, one of the world’s largest offshore provider of legal, fiduciary and administration services, has announced the promotion of Marc Guillaume to the position of Counsel.
Jersey Foundations surpass 200 milestone 24/04/2013 There are now more than 200 Foundation structures registered in Jersey, since their introduction in July 2009 - including 60 for UHNW family wealth planning.