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EU Consults On Corporate Governance Rules

11/04/2011 (BVI )

After the financial crisis, which is said to have shown that the corporate governance of European companies, until now largely based on self-regulation, is not as effective as it could be, the European Commission has launched a public consultation that addresses the ways in which it can be improved.

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APEC Commits To Free Trade

12/11/2010 (BVI )

Trade and foreign ministers of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member nations recommended the extension of the commitment to a standstill on new trade and investment barriers until the end of 2013, and confirmed that concrete steps should be taken to realise a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific.

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BVI Announces Signing Of German TIEA

06/10/2010 (BVI )

The British Virgin Islands government has announced the signing of a Tax Information Exchange Agreement on October 5 with Germany.

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BVI To Amend Trust Licensing, Bank Regulation

04/10/2010 (BVI )

The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission has noted several legislative amendments that will affect entities granted licenses in respect of trusts regulated in the territory.

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Colombia, Portugal Sign DTA

04/10/2010 (BVI )

A double taxation agreement signed between Colombia and Portugal adds to those already concluded by Colombia with Spain, Switzerland, Chile, Canada, Mexico and South Korea.

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Caribbean Intensifies Lobbying Against UK Air Tax

04/10/2010 (BVI )

The Caribbean is to intensify efforts to establish a 'fairer passenger tax system' in the UK during an official visit to the city of London.

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Colombia, Portugal Sign DTA

06/09/2010 (BVI )

A double taxation agreement signed between Colombia and Portugal adds to those already concluded by Colombia with Spain, Switzerland, Chile, Canada, Mexico and South Korea.

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