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U.S. Treasury reveal name of countries engaged in FATCA negotiations

November 12, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

On November 8, the U.S. Treasury announced it had engaged in discussion with over 50 jurisdictions for the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). United Kingdom has chosen the model 1 of the first Intergovernmental Agreement. This is the first agreement signed between the US and another government. U.S. Treasury hopes to...

Money Laundering News November 12, 2012

November 12, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

Here are a few recent articles that have caught our attention because they impact in one way or another the Caribbean and Latin America. For full story click on read more Feds: Florida money-laundering network moved Medicare millions to Cuba MIAMI — A South Florida money-laundering network secretly transferred more than $30 million in illegal Medicare...

FATCA extended deadlines

November 11, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

New Individual and Entity Accounts (Implementation of new account Opening procedures) Preexisting Accounts of Prima Facie FFIs (Date by which due diligence must be completed for all accounts) Preexisting Accounts of Entities other than Prima Facie FFIs Preexisting High Value Accounts of Individuals Preexisting Accounts of Individuals other than High Value Accounts Withholding Agents other than Participating FFIs and Deemed...

An AML/CTF & FATCA Seminar in St. Kitts and Nevis drew more than 60 attendees

November 10, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

On November 9th, 2012 at the invitation of the prestigious accounting firm PANNELL KERR FORSTER, Michelle Martin President of ComplianceAid presented at AML/CTF & FATCA Workshop in St. Kitts and Nevis. This event drew more than 60 attendees including heads of financial businesses and government officials.

ComplianceAid presents at the Association of Registered Agents

November 7, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

The British Virgin Islands Association of Registered Agents (“ARA”) invited on November 6th Ms. Michelle Martin of ComplianceAid to present a seminar on the topic of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). A practical guide to FATCA was distributed to 120 registered participants which included high-ranking executives from BVI financial sector as well as government officials. The British...

ComplianceAid presents at 2012 Latin American Insurance Conference in Chicago, IL

November 2, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

Michelle Martin, President, ComplianceAid presents at the LIMRA-LOMA 2012 Latin American Conference in Chicago, IL – November 1st, 2012. Ms. Martin, presented on the topic the impact of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) on Latin America insurance industry. The audience was composed of over 70 CEO,...

The Antigua and Barbuda (Financial Services) Compliance Association Discussion Forum on "How Financial Institutions are Preparing for FATCA"

October 26, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

Michelle Martin, President, ComplianceAid presents at The Antigua and Barbuda (Financial Services) Compliance Association Discussion Forum on "How Financial Institutions are Preparing for FATCA" in Antigua - October 25, 2012 . Ms. Martin, presentation covered: What financial institutions are doing in preparation for FATCA How financial institutions are preparing their systems to generate the relevant reports required...

Senior British Virgin Island Government Officials receive Anti-Money Laundering Training

October 14, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

ComplianceAid trained in October 110 high-ranking public servants, senior officials, members of Parliament and members of Cabinet of the British Virgin Islands. The one week marathon training was tailored to level of responsibilities of the various groups. Numerous topics including Politically Exposed Persons and Anti-Money Laundering best practices were discussed during the sessions. The British...

Michelle Martin, President, ComplianceAid presents at the Institute for Defense & Government Advancement (IDGA) Counter Narco-Terrorism and Drug Interdiction Conference in Miami

September 27, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

Michelle Martin, President, ComplianceAid presents at the Institute for Defense & Government Advancement (IDGA) Counter Narco-Terrorism and Drug Interdiction Conference - AML Focus Day in Miami - September 24th, 2012. Ms. Martin, presented on the topic Anti-Money Laundering Developing Countries Progress and Challenges: The Caribbean Perspective. The presentation covered the state of affairs Anti- Money...

Michelle Martin, President, ComplianceAid presents at the 9th Regional OECS Bar Law Fair and Conference in St. Vincent

September 18, 2012Michelle N. MartinNews

Ms. Michelle Martin, President, ComplianceAid presented at the 9th Regional OECS Bar Law Fair and Conference in St. Vincent – September 14th, 2012. Ms. Martin, presented on the topic The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the impact of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) for Attorney’s.

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