Tax evasion and money laundering: ‘no time for complacency’
By Werner Langen The brutal murder of the Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia on Monday, October 16 tragically illustrated the hard reality in which
Panama Papers
Report links FBME to Somali pirates as MEPs arrive on Panama Papers mission
A Hong Kong-based news website on Thursday made new allegations about illicit funds laundered by the Cyprus Branch of FBME Bank, just a day before
Four law firms disciplined for failing to comply with Panama Papers’ instructions
Four law firms included in the so-called Panama Papers have been referred to the bar association’s disciplinary council for failing to comply with instructions, chairman
Almost 2,500 people and firms identified from Panama Papers
Tax authorities have so far identified some 2,400 individuals and corporations mentioned in the Panama Papers, MPs heard on Thursday. Of these, 1,300 are individuals
AG reviewing report on former top tax collector, Mokas chief says
The head of Cyprus’ anti-money laundering squad Mokas, Eva Papakyriacou, said that Attorney General Costas Clerides is currently reviewing a case about a former top
Some 600 identified in Panama Papers, deputies told
THE tax department told MPs on Wednesday it has identified 600 individuals from 1,050 named in various companies included in the so-called Panama Papers, while
EU Council favours more tax transparency in Europe
By Stelios Orphanides The Council of the European Union, a policy coordinating body comprised of ministers of member states, said that it is in favour
Panama Papers probe looks stalled until October
It looks like checks carried out by authorities into possible Cypriot connections to the Panama Papers will be dragging into the autumn. The House ethics
Cypriot authorities checking Panama Papers
Authorities are checking the information contained in the Panama Papers to determine any illegal activities, MPs of the House ethics committee were told on Tuesday.
Tax department processing companies linked to Panama Papers
Tax authorities are processing a list of Cypriot individuals and companies contained in recently leaked documents known as Panama Papers, it emerged on Wednesday. Tax
Panama Papers show more Cyprus ties to Mossack Fonseca
By Stelios Orphanides The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) said that up to 1,061 individuals or companies in Cyprus have acted as “officers” or
Panama Papers report alleges NZ prime place for rich to hide money
Wealthy Latin Americans are using secretive, tax-free New Zealand shelf companies and trusts to help channel funds around the world, according to a report on
Kalogerou says CySEC evaluating Panama Papers and ties to Mossfon
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission expects that at the end of May it will have a first opinion based on the evaluation of information
Panama Papers report alleges NZ prime place for rich to hide money
By Charlotte Greenfield and Rebecca Howard Wealthy Latin Americans are using secretive, tax-free New Zealand shelf companies and trusts to help channel funds around the
Pharisaic face of capitalism
By Hermes Solomon La presencia global de Mossack Fonseca & Co. permitirá que su empresa tenga un impacto en todo el mundo – tenemos una oficina cerca
Some progress in transparency and tax matters, say EU officials
CYPRUS has made some progress in transparency and taxation matters, but there is more to be done, Alain Lamassoure, chairman of the European Parliament’s Special
Links to Mossack Fonseca must be declared by April 20
All regulated entities have been called on to inform the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySec) if they have or had any link with Mossack
Panama raids offices of Mossack Fonseca law firm
Panama’s attorney general late on Tuesday raided the offices of the Mossack Fonseca law firm to search for any evidence of illegal activities, authorities said
British finance minister Osborne publishes 2014/2015 tax record
British finance minister George Osborne published details of his tax records for 2014/15 on Monday, following the lead of Prime Minister David Cameron who on
Hit by Panama row, Cameron announces new tax evasion law
By Estelle Shirbon and Elizabeth Piper British Prime Minister David Cameron will try to repair trust in his leadership on Monday by speeding legislation to