Push for EU mandatory disclosure of tax avoidance schemes
By Pat Sweet From CCH Daily Slovakia, the current president of the EU council, challenges finance ministers from all the EU member states to introduce mandatory disclosure rules for intermediaries including accountants who seek to profit from the promotion, design…
The liberating power of Brexit
By Isidoros Karderinis The referendum of June 23, 2016 regarding Britain’s remain at or exit from the European Union, through its subversive BREXIT result – the first major, painful defeat for the under German control European Union of the banks…
The View from Europe: An uncertain future for the Overseas Territories?
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now Although an eerie calm may have settled on Europe now that the immediacy of the decision by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union (EU) has sunk in, it should not lull…
Cayman seeks opportunity in Brexit aftermath
From IFC Review Cayman Islands leaders are seeking silver linings amid global political and economic turmoil in the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, reports the Cayman Compass. The Brexit referendum result Friday immediately led to the…
David Jessop | The UK bids Europe farewell – expect negative outcomes for Caribbean trade, influence, and foreign policy
By David Jessop From Jamaica Gleaner On June 23, by a small majority, the British people voted to remove themselves from the European Union. The decision has consequences for the Caribbean. After a vitriolic campaign and the tragic murder of…
ILO sets course to promote decent work in global supply chains, in transition from conflict and crisis and in making poverty history by 2030
GENEVA (ILO News) – The 105th International Labour Conference (ILC) closed following two weeks of deliberations on key world of work issues, including decent work in global supply chains, employment for the transition to peace, maritime labour issues and basic…
St Lucia signs six million euro agreement with European Commission
From Caribbean News Now CASTRIES, St Lucia — Ambassador Mikael Barfod, head of the delegation of the European Union to the Eastern Caribbean Countries, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) met with Dr Kenny Anthony, prime…
Britain swamped by hidden anti-EU messages in the Express
From Anorak The Daily Express says the “EU wants to control your pension”. Happily, like you, my pension is in the Cayman Islands, which is not in the EU – yet. But it does sound sinister. Talk of the EU…
Panama Papers: Corporations shifted a half-trillion dollars to offshore tax havens in 2012
By Clark Mindock and David Sirota From IBT Times With the recent release of millions of secret documents from a Panama law firm that helps corporations and wealthy individuals reduce their tax liability, the spotlight is trained anew on tax…
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The View from Europe: A messy divorce – Brexit, the EU and the Caribbean
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now Sometime this year, most probably in June or September, the UK electorate will be asked if they want to remain in, or leave the European Union (EU). Although common sense would suggest that there…
