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.

Investment boutique VAM Funds is bringing eight offshore funds from its Luxembourg range into the UK as part of its expansion into the retail market, which may interest those looking into investment services.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has seen a 360 per cent increase in tax from investigations into the UK's wealthiest residents over the past five years, a Freedom of Information request has found.

People seeking to get the most out of their offshore tax planning have been advised that they may need to be more careful about how they designate themselves as non-UK tax residents.

Lower tax and looser regulation would help to keep hedge funds in the UK, one expert has advised, as the 50 per cent top rate of tax threatens to force even more hedge fund managers abroad.

Brits moving their money abroad to take advantage of more favourable international taxation should be careful to avoid being hit by a higher rate, it has been claimed.

UK investment companies are increasingly looking to Korea to find outstanding opportunities, an expert has claimed.

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).

British expats have been given some advice on making the most of their offshore tax planning when working overseas or even emigrating for good.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

A new investment protection agreement has been signed between the Bahamas and China.

The mystery surrounding the ownership of Notts County football club may have wider implications for offshore tax planning.

Firms should check their offshore tax planning as a new amnesty begins today (September 1st) for funds not declared to date.

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.

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.