Articles
Aug 2012
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HKTA Best Practices Guides - Pension Schemes (English version)
The 1st Edition of the HKTA Best Practices Guides - Pension Schemes.
Published in: Best Practices
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The Evolving MPF System: An objective assessment
The Joint Industry Group (HK Federation of Insurers, the HK Investment Funds Association and the HK Trustees' Association Ltd) commissioned Ernst & Young to carry out a study on fees, fund options and fund performance in the Hong Kong mandatory provident fund sector. A summary of the report can be found on the Retirement Schemes Sub-Committee page, together with a press release and the presentation by Ernst & Young at the press conference held on 24 May 2012.
Published in: Pensions and Funds
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FATCA submission to the U.S. Treasury
Attached is the final FATCA submission made by the joint industry FATCA working group (representing HKTA, HKIFA and HKFI) consisting of:
Published in: Pensions and Funds
1. a cover note and
2. 4 appendices covering (I) retirement plans, (II) investment funds, (III) insurance companies and (IV) private trusts.
The submission was sent to the US Treasury on 30th April (the due date for submissions). The working group is pleased that, given the tight timeline, we were able to complete the project and we also wish to express our appreciation for the work and support of the 4 professional firms, PwC, Dechert, KPMG and Baker & McKenzie.
Jul 2012
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China and Hong Kong Tax and Regulatory update - Newsletter Issue 5
Pilot VAT reform in Shanghai, China
Published in: China Development
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Newsletter Issue No. 5
This article only available for registered member.
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Consultation on the provision of a legal framework for entering into TIEAs
The joint legislative/regulatory sub-committee of STEP HK Ltd and the HK Trustees’ Association made the attached response to FSTB on 5 July 2012 regarding the recent consultation paper on the provision of a legal framework for entering into tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs). This is the covering letter.
Published in: Legislation & Regulatory
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Consultation on the provision of a legal framework for entering into TIEAs
Attached is the joint response from HKTA and STEP to FSTB
Published in: Legislation & Regulatory
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Consultation on the provision of a legal framework for entering into TIEAs
Attached is Appendix 1, making the tax data secure.
Published in: Legislation & Regulatory
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Consultation on the provision of a legal framework for entering into TIEAs
Attached is Appendix 2, a privacy paper written by Mr William Ahern, co-chairman of ther Joint Legislative/Regulatory sub-committee.
Published in: Legislation & Regulatory
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Media coverage of the Evolving MPF System: an Objective Assessment
Attached is a list of the media invited to the press conference on "The Evolving MPF System: an Objective assessment".
Published in: Pensions and Funds