foreign trusts
Ron Pol cheers John Shewan's report on foreign trust disclosure, says with him exercising the nuclear option the government's choices are now stark
28th Jun 16, 10:30am
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Ron Pol cheers John Shewan's report on foreign trust disclosure, says with him exercising the nuclear option the government's choices are now stark
Shewan Inquiry into foreign trusts recommends stronger initial registration rules and need for annual returns with distribution details; Revenue Minister plans to stop 'excessive payments' by local units to foreign parents
27th Jun 16, 3:05pm
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Shewan Inquiry into foreign trusts recommends stronger initial registration rules and need for annual returns with distribution details; Revenue Minister plans to stop 'excessive payments' by local units to foreign parents
US$7 billion fraudster Allen Stanford, the 'outside wife', 'favourable tax laws,' and 'the legal Fort Knox of asset protection' - New Zealand foreign trusts
27th Jun 16, 8:17am
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US$7 billion fraudster Allen Stanford, the 'outside wife', 'favourable tax laws,' and 'the legal Fort Knox of asset protection' - New Zealand foreign trusts
The global footprint of shonky NZ companies, trusts, financial service providers & building societies
22nd Jun 16, 10:32am
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The global footprint of shonky NZ companies, trusts, financial service providers & building societies
What the government does not need to know about you if you're a non-resident trying to set up a NZ foreign trust or company
21st Jun 16, 11:30am
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What the government does not need to know about you if you're a non-resident trying to set up a NZ foreign trust or company
Ron Pol explores barriers and opportunities facing the Shewan ‘review’ of NZ foreign trusts
16th Jun 16, 1:38pm
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Ron Pol explores barriers and opportunities facing the Shewan ‘review’ of NZ foreign trusts
Terry Baucher argues now is a good time to address unintended consequences through a full review of the tax rules for trusts
13th Jun 16, 11:06am
Terry Baucher argues now is a good time to address unintended consequences through a full review of the tax rules for trusts
Kea street cred and US$1 bln promise lures Kiwi to front questionable financial service providers
11th Jun 16, 5:02am
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Kea street cred and US$1 bln promise lures Kiwi to front questionable financial service providers
Justice Minister confirms Govt accelerating 2nd round of Anti Money Laundering rules to include real estate agents, solicitors and lawyers by mid 2017; move follows Panama Papers publicity
31st May 16, 2:37pm
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Justice Minister confirms Govt accelerating 2nd round of Anti Money Laundering rules to include real estate agents, solicitors and lawyers by mid 2017; move follows Panama Papers publicity
LINZ says 3% of home, farm and business buyers nationally were foreign tax residents in March qtr; 4% of buyers in Auckland were overseas tax residents; figure may be understated as portion of students and temporary workers said they were NZ tax residents
10th May 16, 3:03pm
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LINZ says 3% of home, farm and business buyers nationally were foreign tax residents in March qtr; 4% of buyers in Auckland were overseas tax residents; figure may be understated as portion of students and temporary workers said they were NZ tax residents
Gareth Vaughan argues PM John Key is failing in his role as promoter and custodian of NZ's international standing and reputation over the Panama Papers
10th May 16, 8:21am
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Gareth Vaughan argues PM John Key is failing in his role as promoter and custodian of NZ's international standing and reputation over the Panama Papers
PM says Government to accelerate introduction of second round of Anti-Money Laundering rules to include solicitors, accountants and real estate agents after Panama Papers; Dunne concerned about reputational damage to NZ from tax haven talk
9th May 16, 7:25pm
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PM says Government to accelerate introduction of second round of Anti-Money Laundering rules to include solicitors, accountants and real estate agents after Panama Papers; Dunne concerned about reputational damage to NZ from tax haven talk
Key says after reports from TVNZ, RNZ and Hager on Panama Papers that Hager a 'left wing conspiracy theorist'; says NZ just a 'footnote' in latest revelations; says Govt may reform foreign trust if Shewan recommends
9th May 16, 10:42am
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Key says after reports from TVNZ, RNZ and Hager on Panama Papers that Hager a 'left wing conspiracy theorist'; says NZ just a 'footnote' in latest revelations; says Govt may reform foreign trust if Shewan recommends
Ron Pol compares one part of NZ's foreign trusts regime to a criminal getaway car manufacturing industry and asks whether the PM will take action or double-down on offshore trusts
8th May 16, 9:37pm
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Ron Pol compares one part of NZ's foreign trusts regime to a criminal getaway car manufacturing industry and asks whether the PM will take action or double-down on offshore trusts
Panama Papers 'whistleblower' issues statement, hits out at NZ Prime Minister John Key over Cook Islands; Says income inequality one of the defining issues of our time
7th May 16, 6:53am
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Panama Papers 'whistleblower' issues statement, hits out at NZ Prime Minister John Key over Cook Islands; Says income inequality one of the defining issues of our time
Transparency International NZ says the Government's foreign trust inquiry fails to address fundamental issues
5th May 16, 12:24pm
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Transparency International NZ says the Government's foreign trust inquiry fails to address fundamental issues
Key says Ken Whitney's email to Todd McClay saying Key thought there was no plans to change foreign trust regime was "sloppily written"; Key repeats knew nothing of review plan; says often approached by public in person; cites Koru lounge as example
3rd May 16, 1:40pm
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Key says Ken Whitney's email to Todd McClay saying Key thought there was no plans to change foreign trust regime was "sloppily written"; Key repeats knew nothing of review plan; says often approached by public in person; cites Koru lounge as example
Documents show John Key's personal lawyer successfully lobbied him and Revenue Minister Todd McClay to stop IRD review of Foreign Trust regime, despite IRD concerns Foreign Trusts may hurt NZ's reputation
28th Apr 16, 7:21pm
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Documents show John Key's personal lawyer successfully lobbied him and Revenue Minister Todd McClay to stop IRD review of Foreign Trust regime, despite IRD concerns Foreign Trusts may hurt NZ's reputation
PM's foreign trusts expert 'advised a tax haven on how to protect its offshore financial services industry', says Labour's Andrew Little
13th Apr 16, 4:32pm
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PM's foreign trusts expert 'advised a tax haven on how to protect its offshore financial services industry', says Labour's Andrew Little
NZ accounting firm says services briefly performed for Mossack Fonseca ended with departure of director responsible for the work
13th Apr 16, 9:49am
NZ accounting firm says services briefly performed for Mossack Fonseca ended with departure of director responsible for the work
Terry Baucher looks at the rules around, and usage, of trusts
Gareth Vaughan questions whether PM John Key is stuck in a pre-GFC time warp given his position on NZ's overseas trusts
5th Apr 16, 12:20pm
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Gareth Vaughan questions whether PM John Key is stuck in a pre-GFC time warp given his position on NZ's overseas trusts
Greens, Labour call on Government to tighten loopholes that allowed Panama's Mossack Fonseca to set up overseas trusts in NZ to hide assets owned by controversial Mexican, Maltese figures
4th Apr 16, 1:21pm
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Greens, Labour call on Government to tighten loopholes that allowed Panama's Mossack Fonseca to set up overseas trusts in NZ to hide assets owned by controversial Mexican, Maltese figures
Mossack Fonseca's NZ company and related NZ trust business operate without having to comply with NZ's anti-money laundering laws
4th Apr 16, 12:45pm
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Mossack Fonseca's NZ company and related NZ trust business operate without having to comply with NZ's anti-money laundering laws
The NZ registered financial service provider that tells potential clients of NZ bankrupts 'who still live in mansions & drive Ferraris owned by their trusts'
18th Sep 15, 4:02pm
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The NZ registered financial service provider that tells potential clients of NZ bankrupts 'who still live in mansions & drive Ferraris owned by their trusts'