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Financial firms told to brace for US-Philippines tax agreement

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | September 14, 2015 - 10:00am

The Bureau of Internal Revenue told Philippine financial firms to prepare for the full implementation of the inter-governmental agreement (IGA) between the US and Philippines on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance...

Freeman Cebu Business

Better late than never: Delayed reaction to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

By Kathleen L. Saga | June 10, 2014 - 12:00am

FATCA is part of a larger piece of legislation called the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE) that was passed by the United States Congress in 2010.

Business

Banks not complying with FATCA may face sanctions

By Kathleen A. Martin | March 18, 2014 - 12:00am

Local banks with US-citizen clients who are non-compliant with US tax rules may face sanctions as they expose themselves to...

Business

Asian bankers wary of new US rules on foreign accts

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | September 23, 2013 - 12:00am

Members of the Asian Bankers Association (ABA), which include the Philippines, have expressed concern on the possible negative impact of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) on their operations.

Business

BSP asks banks to prepare for US FATCA implementation

July 4, 2013 - 12:00am

Financial institutions were asked to prepare for the effectivity of a US order next year targeted at running after American tax evaders offshore and seen having an impact on their operations.

Business

FATCA Registration and the Responsible Officer’s Big Responsibility under FATCA

By Kathleen L. Saga | July 2, 2013 - 12:00am

Since the passage of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in 2010, rumors have been swirling around financial institutions regarding its implementation.

Business

Phl banks asked to participate in FATCA

By Iris Gonzales | March 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Banks in the Philippines are encouraged to participate in the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) passed by the United States Congress to enable them to participate in the global banking environment.

Business