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Bank Fined for Panama Papers Link

Taiwan’s Mega International Commercial Bank has been slapped with a $180 million fine by the New York State financial regulator for a range of anti-money laundering failures.

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4 Panama Papers Myths Busted

The release of the Panama Papers last April certainly ignited a firestorm of controversy and made for some sensational headlines. However, chances are that not everything you’ve heard about this now-infamous leak is true.

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Should You Set up an Offshore Trust?

An offshore trust works just like any onshore trust. It involves legally transferring assets out of your name. A person known as a trustor or settler sets up the trust to benefit a beneficiary, giving charge of the trust to a trustee.

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Understanding the Different Types of Trusts

Trust can provide a number of different financial advantages, from helping your beneficiaries to avoid probate to ensuring a specific family member receives financial support after you have passed away.

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How Tax Treaties Can Affect Your Taxes

Many countries, including the U.S., tax citizens’ worldwide income — even if they aren’t living or working in their country of origin. In addition, most countries in the world will tax income generated by a person working and living within the country.

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4 Ways to Reduce Tax Obligations

The term “offshore investing” refers to investment strategies that can help an investor capitalize on the benefits of investing in a jurisdiction outside of his or her country of domicile.

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Trusts & Tax Planning

Trusts can be quite useful when it comes to tax planning, helping your beneficiaries minimize their tax liabilities. However, there are a few things you need to know, especially if you are planning on setting up an offshore trust.

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