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Funds held in Lebanon: UK consumer laws may help release them

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The financial and humanitarian crisis in Lebanon continues to hit the headlines. Our commercial disputes team has been assisting English domiciled families with funds held in Lebanese banks to take expedited legal steps in...more

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FATCA Update: Institute of International Bankers Submits Comment Letter on FATCA Regulations

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The Institute of International Bankers (IIB) has submitted a comment letter (available through Bloomberg BNA here; subscription required) to the Internal Revenue Service addressing various issues arising under the FATCA...more

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BCBS Consults on Proposed Revised Version of General Guide to Account Opening

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On July 16, 2015, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) issued a consultation paper on a proposed revised version of its general guide to account opening. The guide was first published in February 2003. The...more

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BakerHostetler Attorneys James Mastracchio and Jay Nanavati Discuss Global Tax Enforcement

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Global tax enforcement is the number one priority of the U.S. authorities, and they are using their resources and tools in unprecedented ways to ensure that those who intentionally evade taxes are identified and brought to...more

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FATCA Notebook: Former IRS Chief, Taxpayer Advocate Criticize FATCA; Switzerland Moves Toward Greater Transparency

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First, former acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller speaks out against FATCA and suggests that the benefits of the new information reporting regime imposed by FATCA may not outweigh its costs. An article published by...more

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Voluntary Disclosures Lead to John Doe Summonses for Information about U.S. Accounts at Zurcher Kantonalbank and Bank of...

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In a sign that the U.S. government continues to aggressively seek information on U.S. taxpayers with non-U.S. bank accounts, the government announced on November 12, 2013, that it had obtained a court order authorizing the...more

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US Allows Swiss Banks With Undisclosed Accounts To Wipe the Slate Clean

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United States Department of Justice issues further information on amnesty program for Swiss banks, including details on the selection of an Independent Examiner. On November 5, 2013, United States Department of Justice...more

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U.S. Department of Justice Awaits Swiss Banks’ Voluntary Disclosure of Banking Activities

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The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) established a Program for Non-Prosecution Agreements or Non-Target Letters for Swiss Banks (the “Program”) on August 29, 2013. The Program is intended to facilitate a resolution with the...more

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