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The New QI Agreement 2023: What it means for you (Webinar Recording)

A new QI Agreement is due to be released in January 2023, including new obligations for qualified intermediaries that allow their clients to own interests in publicly traded partnerships.

We hosted a webinar on 8th December for financial institutions in Taiwan and Hong Kong to explain the implications of these proposed changes. Watch the recording now...

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Saudi Arabia KYC Rule Approval: What it means for you (Webinar Recording)

Saudi Arabia’s KYC rules were approved by the IRS earlier this year, which means that all Saudi Arabian financial institutions are now eligible to apply for QI status.

We hosted a webinar on 30th November for financial institutions in Saudi Arabia to explain the benefits of becoming a QI. Watch the recording now...

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DTC 1042-S Announcements

The DTC has recently launched a new service called the 1042-S Announcement service.
This article is an opinion editorial (op-ed) providing our personal interpretation of the impact of the new service.

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Periodic Review and Certification: QIs in Taiwan Take Note

Many financial institutions in Taiwan became qualified intermediaries in 2018 and 2019 and are now approaching their first periodic review.

Find out what you need to consider when selecting a reviewer…

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Are AML and CFT Based Practices for Validation of Tax Residency Inadequate for AEoI CRS Purposes?

Marco Zawar shares his views on why Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorsism related due diligence measures in Hong Kong are insufficient to meet financial institutions’ AML/KYC requirements under AEoI/CRS…

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Four things you need to know in the US tax reporting season

1042-S U.S. tax reporting season is upon us, so we are sharing our top tips based on the problems we see in the market.

Find out how to ensure your reporting goes smoothly in 2022…

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3 Big Problems with US Tax Regulations

We explore some of the problems we have encountered surrounding the use of Form W-8BEN-E by brokerages and issuers of equity linked instruments.

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5 things you need to know about U.S. tax reporting in 2022

If your firm is exposed to the US securities market, you may have a 1042-S and 1042 reporting obligation to the IRS. Find out more...

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FATCA AML/KYC procedures in Hong Kong: State-of-the-art compliance?

Can tax authorities rely on the fact that financial institutions have adequate AML/KYC and client due diligence procedures in place to populate and file the fiscal information required under FATCA?

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