UK: SEC and FCA sign updated supervisory cooperation arrangements
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US: OFAC provides Guidance on expected Elements for OFAC Compliance Programs
www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/AlertsNewsletters/all/OFAC-Begins-to-Solidify-Long-Awaited-Guidance-on-Expected-Elements-for-OFAC-Compliance-Programs www.srz.com/resources/ofac-update-a-framework-for-compliance-and-recent-settlements.html 0
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US: IRS revises EIN application process, increasing burden on Non-U.S. Taxpayers
www.daypitney.com/insights/publications/2019/03/29-irs-revises-ein-application-process-increasingwww.dentons.com/en/insights/alerts/2019/march/29/irs-seeks-to-make-ein-application-process-more-secure-but-may-impact-foreign-taxpayerstrustbclp.com/irs-revises-ein-application-policy-now-requires-an-individual-to-be-listed-as-the-responsible-party/www.realestatelanduseandenvironmentallaw.com/irs-change-in-application-process-ein.htmlwww.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-revises-ein-application-process-seeks-to-enhance-securitySee also:nossaman.com/New-IRS-Policy-on-Employer-Identification-Numbers-Could-Seriously-Delay-Entity-Formationswww.realestatelanduseandenvironmentallaw.com/irs-change-in-application-process-ein.html www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/irs-change-in-application-requirements-30132/ www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/clearing-the-confusion-irs-increased-63261/ 0
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Canada: Improving tax compliance and new risks for tax professionals
www.thor.ca/blog/2019/03/budget-2019-intensifying-the-fight-against-tax-evasion-and-new-risks-for-tax-professionals/www.tax-news.com/news/Canadas_2019_Budget_Focuses_On_Real_Estate_Tax_Compliance____97054.htmlwww.budget.gc.ca/2019/docs/plan/chap-04-en.html#strengthening-canadas-anti-money-laundering-and-anti-terrorist-financing-amlatf-regimeSee also:www.iwpx.net/2019/04/04/canada-2019-federal-budget-edition/ 0
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US: FATCA – sponsored entities and trustees must re-examine compliance rules
www.ey.com/gl/en/services/tax/international-tax/alert–us-irs-and-treasury-issue-final-fatca-regulations-on-compliance-and-verification-requirements-for-sponsored-entities—trustees-of-trustee-documented-trusts-and-compliance-fiswww.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2019/04/regulations-address-fatca-verificationwww.irs.gov/businesses/corporations/frequently-asked-questions-faqs-fatca-compliance-legal#FATCA%20Certifications%20Q20 0
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US: Treasury Sanctions Venezuela’s National Development Bank, and Subsidiaries
buckleyfirm.com/blog/2019-03-26/ofac-sanctions-venezuela%E2%80%99s-national-development-bank-and-subsidiaries-connected-maduro-regimewww.winston.com/en/thought-leadership/navigating-venezuela-sanctions-designation-of-bandes.htmlwww.friedfrank.com/index.cfm?pageID=25&itemID=8261home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm636www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/statement-press-secretary-sanctions-major-venezuelan-bank/ip/navigating-venezuela-sanctions-designation-of-bandes.htmlwww.findknowdo.com/news/12/24/2020/ofac-modifies-authorizations-under-venezuela-and-ukraine-related-general-licenses?utm 0
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US: Wealth Planning if you win the Lottery
www.gmlaw.com/news/greenspoon-marder-international-wealth-asset-planning-blog-feeling-lucky-our-six-tips-on-what-to-do-if-you-win-the-lottery/www.gmlaw.com/news/greenspoon-marder-international-wealth-asset-planning-blog-feeling-lucky-our-six-tips-on-what-to-do-if-you-win-the-lottery-part-2/www.gmlaw.com/news/six-tips-on-what-to-do-if-you-win-mega-millions/www.gmlaw.com/news/boo-youre-a-billionaire-scariest-issues-you-might-encounter-if-you-win-the-lotto/ See also:www.cgw.com.au/publication/i-won-the-lotto-and-its-mine-mine-mine-mine-mine-or-is-it/ 0
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US: Non-US Persons holding US Real Estate – penalties for failing to file are increasing to $25,000
www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/non-us-persons-holding-us-real-estate-98477/ 0
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Canada: CRA guide for cryptocurrency users and tax professionals
www.wildlaw.ca/resource-centre/legal-updates/2019/cryptocurrency-the-cra-breaks-its-silence/www.mltaikins.com/taxation/cra-cryptocurrency-compliance-and-audits/www.wildlaw.ca/resource-centre/legal-updates/2019/cryptocurrency-the-cra-breaks-its-silence/ See also:www.millerthomson.com/en/publications/communiques-and-updates/tax-notes/july-14-2022/cryptocurrency-tax-reporting-obligations/ Update:www.mccarthy.ca/en/insights/blogs/mccarthy-tetrault-tax-perspectives/cra-provides-guidance-crypto-taxation-issues-apff-roundtable#page=1 +1
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US: Fed seeks to bar two Bankers for Life for stealing confidential information
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