The effects of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act on foreign acounts The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a federal law designed to counter tax evasion in the United States. Introduced in 2010, FATCA imposes a range of […]
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An Overview of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) Implemented in August 2012, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) was created to stabilize over-the-counter (OTC) markets within EU member states. Why was EMIR introduced? OTC markets facilitate the decentralized trade […]
Anti-money laundering guidance Various government agencies and interest groups publish information regarding anti-money laundering. Australia: Australian Government – Trade-based money laundering: Risks and regulatory responses UK: HMRC Guidance for Money Service Businesses US Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) […]