International Issues

The OECD Council has released a Report providing an update on the current status of its initiative on harmful tax practices. The Report seeks to clarify the aims and scope … Read More

At an extraordinary Plenary on the Financing of Terrorism held in Washington, D.C. on 29 and 30 October 2001, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) expanded its mission beyond money … Read More

The Financial Action Task Force, in an emergency meeting in Washington, received strong international support for its efforts to combat the financing of terrorist activities. Opening the meeting, FATF President, … Read More

Wendy C. Warren CEO & Executive Director Bahamas Financial Services Board Money laundering is a global problem, not one restricted to offshore centres. We recognise that we operate in a … Read More

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will meet in an Emergency Plenary Session on the 29-31 October, 2001 in Washington, D.C. The meeting will be opened by US Treasury Secretary … Read More

“Do As You Would Be Done By” Members of the International Tax and Investment Organisation (ITIO), a grouping of small and developing economies, have reviewed current taxation, trade and e-commerce … Read More

Per decisions taken at a recent FTAA conclave in Nicaragua, and “Guidelines” subsequently developed, negotiators have been instructed to make particular allowances for the needs of smaller economies. A Free … Read More

CARICOM Heads Prepare Declaration on International Terrorism At the conclusion of its emergency meeting this past weekend, CARICOM Heads of Government adopted a *”Nassau Declaration on International Terrorism”.* The document … Read More

Prior to the emergency meeting of CARICOM Heads of Governments last week, a series of regional Ministerial and Private Sector meetings took place, for the purpose of making specific recommendations … Read More

The Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) will hold an extraordinary Plenary meeting in Washington, D.C. on 29-30 October 2001 to address initiatives to combat terrorist financing. A … Read More