Rain or shine?

July 2009

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The newest edition of Rain or Shine?* our European alternative investments newsletter features 11 articles on the hot issues affecting the alternative investment industry including:
  • Is the UK now set to become the domicile of choice for hedge funds?
  • UK taxation and pensions: A climate of change
  • Obama Administration International Tax Proposals
  • New guidance on control objectives for Private Equity and Hedge Fund Managers
  • HM Revenue & Customs is aggressively challenging private equity and funds clients on two VAT issues, which may give rise to retrospective and future VAT costs
  • The 50% UK tax rate
  • If the EU enacts the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFM) in its current form, it may impose a disproportionate regulatory regime on managers of alternatives funds that are not authorised UCITS
  • New tax on Chinese stocks for foreign investors
  • Why might UK investors be worried about the 50% income tax rate?
  • Dutch Ministry of Finance publishes consultation document on possible corporate income tax amendments
  • The Jersey fund industry