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Banks told to comply on bonuses or lose UK banking licences in shock FSA ultimatum Iran launches rocket into space Canadian Premiere Undergoes Heart Surgery in the US CIA: Al Qaeda likely to attempt attack in 3 to 6 months UK Minister Acknowledges High Earners Will Dodge 50% Tax Increase Swiss tax play lures business US MISSILE TEST MIMICKING IRAN STRIKE FAILS
 
Banks told to comply on bonuses or lose UK banking licences in shock FSA ultimatum

Banks told to comply on bonuses or lose UK banking licences in shock FSA ultimatum

Investment banks have been told that every bonus issued must comply with the regulatory guidelines – or they face having their licences to operate in Britain revoked.

Iran launches rocket into space

Iran launches rocket into space

Iran successfully launched a can of worms into space today, prompting a jubilant President Ahmadinejad to brag that the Islamic Republic would soon be sending its own astronauts to orbit Earth.

Canadian Premiere Undergoes Heart Surgery in the US

Canadian Premiere Undergoes Heart Surgery in the US

Premier's decision to undergo heart operation in U.S. fails to draw criticism from political brethren north of border and highlights inadequacies of Canadian public single-payer healthcare system

CIA: Al Qaeda likely to attempt attack in 3 to 6 months

CIA: Al Qaeda likely to attempt attack in 3 to 6 months

Al Qaeda can be expected to attempt an attack on the United States in the next three to six months, senior U.S. intelligence officials told Congress Tuesday.

UK Minister Acknowledges High Earners Will Dodge 50% Tax Increase

UK Minister Acknowledges High Earners Will Dodge 50% Tax Increase

City Minister Lord Myners conceded 'behavioural changes' - the wealthy leaving Britain or simply finding ways to dodge the new tax - meant the Government had scaled down the anticipated revenue.

Swiss tax play lures business

Swiss tax play lures business

Competition to lower corporate taxes in Switzerland is creating booming employment and business growth environment in Switzerland despite global economic slowdown as firms relocate from London and USA to reduce tax burdens

US MISSILE TEST MIMICKING IRAN STRIKE FAILS

US MISSILE TEST MIMICKING IRAN STRIKE FAILS

Radar system malfunctioned in test over Pacific; Pentagon report shows growing Iran missile capability

Med school board yielded too much control to Pletz and associates – Kansas City Star

08 February 2010

Med school board yielded too much control to Pletz and associatesKansas City StarMembers haven't regularly reviewed the school's tax filings. While they approved the budget, they weren't kept up to date on how the money was actually …and more »

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NJ public worker benefits, pension would be revamped under proposed legislation – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

08 February 2010

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com NJ public worker benefits, pension would be revamped under proposed legislationThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comTony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerView from above the New Jersey Senate Chamber at the State House in Trenton in January. …and more »

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NJ public worker benefits, pension would be revamped under proposed legislation – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

08 February 2010

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com NJ public worker benefits, pension would be revamped under proposed legislationThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comTony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerView from above the New Jersey Senate Chamber at the State House in Trenton in January. …and more »

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Spain attempts to soothe nervous investors over deficit – Ninemsn

08 February 2010

Spain attempts to soothe nervous investors over deficitNinemsnFears of contagion to other eurozone members with budget troubles, including Spain, Portugal and Ireland, caused European stock markets to plunge last week. …and more »

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Looking Ahead: Investing Ideas and Analysis for the Week of Feb. 8 – Financial-Planning.com

08 February 2010

Globe and Mail Looking Ahead: Investing Ideas and Analysis for the Week of Feb. 8Financial-Planning.comNote that Ireland – frequently mentioned these days in conjunction with Portugal, Greece and Spain as part of the “PIGS” countries – has swallowed its tough …Greece Readies Tax Change to Fight CrisisABC NewsCORRECTED: Central Bankers Will Print More Money to Save [...]

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Diary – Hong Kong – to February 17 – Interactive Investor

08 February 2010

Diary – Hong Kong – to February 17Interactive Investor- 1230 (0430) CPA Australia Hong Kong tax survey news conference and the recommendations will be submitted to the government. 20/F, Tai Yau Building, …

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Letters: Banks, tax havens and corruption

08 February 2010

I was both fascinated and disgusted by reports about BAE (6 February) but was not sure what shocked me most. Was it the bribery? Or the fact that BAE was and is peddling the tools of death? Or the fact that some of the systems they sold went to poor countries who had absolutely no [...]

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Norkom Signs Daiwa Capital Markets Singapore, Strengthening Asian Market Presence – SYS-CON Media (press release)

08 February 2010

Norkom Signs Daiwa Capital Markets Singapore, Strengthening Asian Market PresenceSYS-CON Media (press release)… and compliance marketplace in late 2006 by helping financial institutions comply with the Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF), …and more »

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