Sovereign Report – Issue 28

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1. European News
   • Gibraltar to go for low flat corporate tax regime
   • France introduces Fiducie trust structure
   • Cyprus and Malta gain Euro entry
2. USA & Caribbean News
   • BVI simplifies bearer shares phase out, introduces PTCs
   • Bahamas introduces PTCs
   • Joint anti-tax shelter body to be expanded
3. Far East News
   • Mauritius passes Financial Services Bills
   • Hong Kong company registrations rise by 19%
   • OECD de-lists Liberia and Marshall Islands
4. Legal News
   • UK to revise draft Money Laundering rules for trusts
   • US Court lacks jurisdiction over Cayman bank
   • EU takes issue with Germany and Austria
5. Fiscal News
   • UK’s Offshore Disclosure Facility expires
   • Netherlands signs tax treaty with Emirates
   • China and Singapore sign new tax treaty
6. Special Report
   • Private Trust Companies