RSM consolidates as a leading mid-tier firm in Malta Spiteri Bailey & Co is merging with the member firm of RSM in Malta with effect from 1st January 2016. As a result of this merger, RSM will rank as one of Malta’s leading mid-tier firms. The new, combined RSM will employ a unique talent […]
From 6 April 2017 an additional Inheritance Tax (IHT) Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) starts being phased in to enable individuals to pass on their family home to direct descendants. The additional nil rate band starts at £100,000 and rises to £175,000 for deaths after 6 April 2020. When fully phased in the additional nil […]
On 12th October 2015, the Minister for Finance delivered the Government’s Budget to Parliament which reviewed Malta’s economic performance, forecasted future economic viability and detailed several taxation changes. In his introductory speech, the Minister of Finance expressed satisfaction with the Government’s performance during 2014. Speaking to the House of Representatives, the Minister of Finance summarized […]
BP&A, proud Partner of the London Stock Exchange Group, is very active on cross-border financial transactions (mergers, acquisition, listing projects, bond issuing, private equity operations). We operate with a broad network of international key financial players (investment funds, private equity and venture capital companies) with specific focus on small and medium sized companies. Today, alternative […]
October 8, 2015 – MIAMI, FLA. – Diaz Reus & Targ, LLP (Diaz Reus) announces today that attorney Xingjian “Jeff” Zhao has been named a Partner in the law firm. Dually based in the firm’s Shanghai and Miami offices, Jeff specializes in handling complex dispute resolution matters involving multinational entities and cross-border issues. He joined […]
A ride through France – The Next Instalment The fourth instalment of the epic ride which started with Poole to Paris, then Paris to Bordeaux and last year Bordeaux to Perpignan gets underway in just two weeks’ time. This year’s ride will cover around 450 miles over four days from Perpignan to Monaco (via the […]
As a member of IR Global and a Technical Adviser to the IFAC SMP Committee, I am happy to present the 2015 IFAC Global SMP survey which IRGLobal member accountants all over the globe are urged to take on. Your response will help us better support you and effectively serve and represent SMPs. Take the […]
All Andorra Interviewed Mr. Files on the Banca Privada d’Andorra scandel. Mr. Files shares the roots of the problem, and it was not the US singling out Andorra. Mr. Files also shared a general overview of where Andorra sits in the world of Offshore Finance and some choices that could be made for the way […]
In this video Viewpoint, Olivia Kirtley, President of the International Federation of Accountants, makes the business case for diversity and inclusion, and its importance for the accountancy profession. She notes businesses, boards, leadership, and the profession need to be diverse and inclusive—in terms of gender, ethnicity, nationality, background, experience, etc. President Kirtley calls upon […]
Franco Azzopardi was elected President of the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) following the Institute’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 16 July 2015. Azzopardi is taking over from outgoing President Maria Micallef who served her two-year term as the Institute’s President between July 2013 and 2015. The AGM elected a new Council for the […]
Please see the link below for full article, published in CEELM on 24 June 2015. ODI Slovenia
In our budget update, we reported that there would be changes in the way dividends were taxed from April 2016. The chancellor noted that this would simplify reporting for individuals who receive dividends. What he failed to mention was that it would affect shareholders of private companies also, many of whom decide to draw profits […]