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  • Hong Kong leads the way on TIEAS

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    It’s important to understand that Hong Kong has never had any bank secrecy laws, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) always had a mandate to collect information from banks for the purposes of administration of taxes under the IRD tax code. Hong Kong, when collecting data to honor the terms of the tax information agreements (TIEAs)…

  • The Global Economy and OECD

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    In a speech on the outlook for the world economy, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría spoke about the impact of the financial crisis and OECD’s work to produce a more inclusive globalisation. The financial system is a conveyor belt through which the economy works. And if the financial system is partially blocked or paralysed, as it…