International Issues

Keith Johnston, Head of Policy and Communications at STEP Worldwide, says the professional body that represents the trust and estate profession worldwide welcomes OECD’s support for mutual benefits in information … Read More

The second phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) has ended, with participating States agreeing on a range of measures to broaden access to information networks and … Read More

The Center for Freedom and Prosperity Foundation (CF&P) will host a **Tax Competition Conference** in Melbourne, Australia on November 14, immediately preceding the OECD’s ** Global Forum on International Tax … Read More

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its most recent Plenary session in Paris today, with over 400 delegates from 32 jurisdiction and 16 international organisations in attendance. Launched at … Read More

The Isle of Man Treasury has announced the signing of a bilateral agreement with the Netherlands, based on economic benefit and co-operation. Reportedly the first agreement of its kind between … Read More

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will meet in Plenary Session on 12–14 October, in Paris. Plenary participants will discuss the two-fold links between corruption and money laundering/terrorist financing: – … Read More

**U.S. Ambassador John D. Rood** U.S. President George Bush recently released an annual report to the U.S. Congress identifying countries the United States determined to be major drug producers or … Read More

**IMF and World Bank Move to Address Challenges Countries Face in Implementing Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Standards** Last year, their respective Boards called on the International Monetary Fund … Read More

The Financial Stability Forum (FSF) concluded its latest meeting on Friday, with members again having discussed risks and vulnerabilities in the international financial system, and having reviewed ongoing work to … Read More