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Stories that are tagged 'islamic finance'

Qatar DTA Will Boost Investment In Bermuda, Says Cox
5/11/2012
Bermuda's Premier, and Minister for Finance, Paula Cox, has stressed that the signing of a Double Tax Agreement with Qatar will significantly strengthen the territory's ability to act as a western hub for the Islamic financial services industry.
Bermuda Signs TIEAs With Italy, Malaysia
4/27/2012
Bermuda Premier Paula Cox on April 23 signed additional tax information exchange agreements with Malaysia and Italy in London.
Hong Kong Begins Islamic Bond Tax Consultation
3/30/2012
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau has launched a two-month consultation on the proposed amendments to the Inland Revenue Ordinance and Stamp Duty Ordinance to promote the development of an Islamic bond, or 'sukuk', market in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Reviews Plans For Financial Services
3/9/2012
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, has tabled a plan at the Legislative Council Finance Committee, whereby the government will continue to work closely with regulators and the industry to foster the sustained development of the financial services industry in Hong Kong.
South Africa Looks For Adviser On Islamic Bond Issues
12/9/2011
Within the government’s programme to encourage foreign direct investment in South Africa, the National Treasury is inviting banking institutions to submit proposals for the provision of advisory services for the structuring and issuance of a South African government Islamic bond in the domestic and international markets.
Hong Kong's Fund Managers Told Of New Opportunities
11/1/2011
A speech by Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, John C Tsang, at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, looked at how Hong Kong's asset management industry can steer a path towards new opportunities during the period of China’s 12th Five-Year Plan.
Malaysia Calls For Uniform Islamic Finance Tax Framework
10/19/2011
In her keynote address to the recent IFN 2011 Issuers & Investors Asia Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Nik Ramlah Mahmood, the Managing Director of the Securities Commission Malaysia, said that, for the Islamic capital market to make further progress, more jurisdictions would need to put uniform tax frameworks into place.
First Incorporated Limited Partnership Formed In Jersey
9/9/2011
Ogier Jersey has acted as advisor in relation to the establishment of the first incorporated limited partnership in Jersey, Invescap (Villette) ILP, which invests in UK commercial real estate.
Ireland Welcomes Islamic Finance
6/7/2011
Ireland is looking to expand into Islamic finance, according to Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who argues that recent legislative changes are paving the way.
Bermuda Open For Islamic Investment
5/5/2011
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has released a set of guidelines outlining the regulatory requirements necessary for the establishment of Islamic investment funds in Bermuda, designed to promote understanding, compliance and investment levels.
Deloitte Finance Setting Up In Bahrain
3/17/2011
Deloitte in the Middle East has announced the opening of a branch of Deloitte Corporate Finance Limited in Bahrain. The branch will be licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Religion Stalls South Korean Islamic Finance Tax Reform
3/2/2011
Following opposition from religious groups in the country, South Korea’s government appears to have given up its attempt to obtain parliamentary approval for legislation to change the country’s tax code to accommodate the issuance of sukuk bonds.
Luxembourg Launches Islamic Finance Guide
1/3/2011
Luxembourg for Finance – the agency with responsibility for the development of Luxembourg's financial centre – has enhanced its website through the addition of a section dedicated to shariah-compliant products and services.
Australia Looks At Taxation Of Islamic Products
10/20/2010
The Chairman of Australia’s Board of Taxation, Dick Warburton, has released a discussion paper on the Board's review of the taxation treatment of Islamic finance, banking and insurance products.
Dubai, Spain Strengthen Economic Ties
9/30/2010
The Dubai International Financial Centre has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the DIFC Authority and the Madrid Centro Financiero.
South Africa Plans Islamic Finance Tax Changes
8/23/2010
The global firm of accountants, Grant Thornton, has said that Islamic investors and financiers are likely to be recognized by way of a new addition to South Africa’s Income Tax Act.
Australian Tax Board Reviews Islamic Finance
5/19/2010
Australian Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, has announced the terms of reference for the Board of Taxation's review of the tax treatment of Islamic finance in Australia.
Australia To Review Islamic Finance Tax Laws
4/28/2010
The Australian Board of Taxation is to undertake a comprehensive review of the country's tax laws to ensure that, wherever possible, they do not inhibit the expansion of Islamic finance, banking and insurance products.
Bahrain, Bermuda Sign DTA
4/26/2010
On April 22, in Washington, D.C., Bahrain and Bermuda signed an avoidance of double taxation agreement, which also includes provision for the full exchange of information on criminal and civil tax matters consistent with the internationally agreed standard set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

 

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