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FATCA portal now open

August 19, 2013Michelle N. MartinNews

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on August 19th, 2013 "announced the opening of a new online registration system for financial institutions that need to register with the IRS under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)." (Source: IRS Site) For complete information proceed to FATCA online registration system

ComplianceAid & Antigua and Barbuda Coalition of Service Industries conduct AML and FATCA Presentation

July 18, 2013Michelle N. MartinNews

On July 18th, 2013 ComplianceAid in collaboration with the Antigua and Barbuda Coalition of Service Industries conducted a presentation for all regulated businesses. This presentation focused on the practical steps in developing your Anti - Money Laundering (AML) Program under the laws of Antigua & Barbuda. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was also...

Jamaica Coalition of Service Industries promotes Anti-Money Laundering Seminar.

July 17, 2013Michelle N. MartinNews Clipping

The Jamaica Coalition of Service Industries featured on it's website the Anti-Money Laundering and FATCA seminar offered by ComplianceAid. The event held on July 18, 2013 was organized in collaboration with the Antigua & Barbuda Coalition of Service Industries conducted.

US Internal Revenue Service extends FATCA deadlines for six months

July 13, 2013Michelle N. MartinNews

On July 12th, 2013 the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revised the timeline and other guidance regarding the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) by six months. (Source: IRS Notice 2013-43) For complete information proceed to FATCA extended deadlines

FATF clarifies Politically Exposed Persons Guidelines

June 28, 2013Michelle N. MartinNews

On June 27th, 2013 the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued revised guidance on the topic of Politically Exposed Persons (Recommendations 12 and 22). "The FATF has developed guidance which will assist in the effective implementation of these additional measures for foreign, domestic and international organisation PEPs, their family members and close associates, as set...

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...

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