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• More Mongolians employed at Oyu Tolgoi than originally predetermined
  More Mongolians employed at Oyu Tolgoi than originally predetermined, USD 758 million worth investment is planned.
• India looking to ban iron exports
  India hope to ban iron exports in further effort to boost the thriving domestic economy.
• UK tax plans 'will move capital offshore'
  Plans to change the UK tax system by increasing capital gains tax (CGT) will simply result in people moving their money to offshore funds, it has been claimed.
• Guernsey becoming home to 'green' funds
  Offshore tax planning and investment centre Guernsey is increasingly attracting 'green' funds, it has been claimed.
• Cross-border tax problems highlighted
  Double taxation is the main obstacle to better venture capitalist (VC) investment in Europe, a European Commission (EC) report has claimed.
• INEOS 'relocated after government shunned help pleas'
  Chemicals giant INEOS has said that its decision to relocate to Switzerland was partially due to its being refused help from the government over VAT payments law.
• HMRC's offshore property deal criticised by MPs
  HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been lambasted by MPs for running a multi-billion-pound private finance deal with offshore property firm Mapeley, which may interest those looking at offshore tax planning solutions.
• Expats 'should consider independent currency brokerages'
  British expats trying to make the most of their offshore tax planning have been suffering greatly from the deterioration of the sterling, according to one magazine.
• Royal London offers new Discounted Gift Trust
  Royal London 360 Degrees has announced that it will add a new trust for its offshore bond, designed to help reduce the value of a person's estate for the purposes of UK inheritance tax.
• SFC to investigate due diligence on Hong Kong IPOs
  The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), which regulates markets in Hong Kong, is investigating whether due diligence was performed on the $31.8 billion (£20.8 billion) in initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2009.
• IMA to admit offshore funds to its sectors
  The Investment Management Association (IMA) will include offshore funds in its sector classification system from April 1st, which may interest those seeking investment services.
• Non-domestic tax take up meets Treasury expectations
  The Treasury has seen the number of non-domestic asset-holders willing to pay a £30,000 charge to keep their wealth in the country line up with its initial predictions.
• IMF reveals trillions of dollars in undeclared wealth
  A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has placed the amount of undeclared wealth being kept in offshore accounts at trillions of dollars.
• Europe banks to follow Liechtenstein deals
  Those looking for offshore tax planning solutions could declare the funds they keep overseas following the success of an anonymous amnesty in Liechtenstein.
• Weak pound and frozen pensions affect expats
  British expatriates campaigning against a freeze in their pensions have been dealt a blow after losing an appeal at the European Court of Human Rights, which may affect those involved in offshore tax planning.
• Mongolian mining firms seek overseas investors
  More Mongolian-owned mining firms, including copper, coal and iron ore companies, are seeking foreign investors and hoping to list in Hong Kong this year, it has been revealed.
• Bahamas meets OECD tax standards
  The Bahamas has announced that it has become the latest offshore financial centre to meet the tax standards set out by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which may interest those involved in offshore tax planning.
• Guernsey 'must remain competitive'
  Guernsey must balance the needs of its residents with those of its finance industry when it sets out its next tax strategy, the island's deputy minister of commerce and employment has said.
• Shore Capital to move head office offshore
  London-based stockbroker Shore Capital is relocating its head office to Guernsey in an attempt to cut down on its corporate tax bills, which may interest those involved in offshore tax planning.
• Switzerland 'will not accept untaxed money'
  Switzerland has declared that it will no longer accept untaxed money into its banks, although the country has reiterated its commitment to banking secrecy, which may affect the offshore tax planning of some people.
• UK investment funds 'looking to Korea'
  UK investment companies are increasingly looking to Korea to find outstanding opportunities, an expert has claimed.
• AIA adds seven banks to handle Hong Kong IPO
  American International Assurance (AIA) has added seven banks that will handle its planned $10 billion (£6.4 billion) to $20 billion (£12.8 billion) Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO).
• Tax tips: Making the most of living abroad
  British expats have been given some advice on making the most of their offshore tax planning when working overseas or even emigrating for good.
• Amnesties 'underline increasing pressure on tax evaders'
  Tax amnesties around Europe have raked in a substantial amount of money for their respective governments, according to reports, which may interest those involved in offshore tax planning.
• Hong Kong IPOs challenge London's position
  The Hong Kong flotation of Russian mining firm UC Rusal has sparked discussion in London's mining world about the benefits of alternative listings, with Hong Kong becoming an increasingly important area for initial public offerings (IPOs).
• 'Make the most of capital gains tax' before end of January
  UK residents who are not domiciled in the country have been urged to look over their offshore trusts before the end of January in order to make the most of their income tax planning.
• UC Rusal IPO to be priced above midpoint
  Russian aluminium firm UC Rusal has gained support for its dual Hong Kong and Paris initial public offering (IPO) and is likely to price the deal above the midpoint of its price range, according to sources close to the deal.
• Working abroad 'can bring investment tax benefits'
  Leaving the UK to work abroad can be an attractive prospect not just for the improved weather, but also for the tax benefits that emigrating can bring, according to one expert.
• One in five expats 'are not managing their wealth'
  Almost one in five British expatriates have no idea how to manage their money and are not taking full advantage of the offshore tax planning opportunities available to them, according to Shelter Offshore.
• CIC and Temasek confirmed as investors in Hong Kong IPO
  Coal mining company SouthGobi Energy Resources has secured China Investment Corp and Temasek, two of Asia's leading sovereign wealth funds, as cornerstone investors in its planned $400 million Hong Kong IPO.
• Merchant Investors launches new offshore bond
  Bristol-based firm Merchant Investors has announced the launch of a new offshore bond in collaboration with Isle of Man-based provider Royal London 360, which may interest those involved in offshore tax planning.
• 'Seek expert advice' before investing offshore
  People with an interest in offshore tax planning have been encouraged to seek the advice of tax experts and financial advisers before participating in investment schemes.
• End of NDO 'may prompt wealth relocation to Liechtenstein'
  Following the arrival of yesterday's (January 4th) deadline for HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) New Disclosure Opportunity, attention is turning to the government's Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility (LDF).
• Mongolian IPOs to open up as govt seeks investors
  Mongolia is seeking new foreign investors in an effort to balance its traditional partners, China and Russia, meaning that new Mongolian foreign IPOs could be made available as the country opens up its mineral assets.
• Deadline reached for NDO
  Investigations into people using offshore tax planning services who do not take advantage of today's (January 4th) deadline for the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) will begin from the end of March.
• Zac Goldsmith admits non-dom status
  Green advisor to David Cameron and prospective Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith has admitted that he claims non-domicile tax status on his £200 million fortune, which may interest those involved in offshore tax planning.
• Notts County ownership 'may affect offshore tax issues'
  The mystery surrounding the ownership of Notts County football club may have wider implications for offshore tax planning.
• Offshore financial centres 'are coming under increased scrutiny'
  Some financial centres favoured by those with an interest in offshore tax planning risk losing business as a number of major economies increase their scrutiny on tax evaders, it has been claimed.
• Offshore tax havens 'are becoming a liability'
  Britain may be forced to pay out millions in order to bail out its offshore tax havens after the economic downturn ravaged their finances, it has been reported.
• Bahamas and China sign investment protection agreement
  A new investment protection agreement has been signed between the Bahamas and China.
• Offshore amnesty kicks in
  Firms should check their offshore tax planning as a new amnesty begins today (September 1st) for funds not declared to date.