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IBS Consultants Corporate Legal - India’s Fight against Black Money goes International

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IBS Consultants Corporate Legal - India’s Fight against Black Money goes International

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Recently India & Singapore have amended a decade old double tax avoidance agreement (DTAA) to allow the income tax department to impose tax on capital gains (tax) on investments routed through island nation & avert misuse of benefits.

Earlier, Government of India managed to get Mauritius and Cyprus to amend tax treaties to impose capital gain tax & avoid round-tripping of funds into the country some of which was said to be black money.

The above measures aim to reduce revenue loss, prohibit double non-taxation, consolidate the flow of investment and also trigger the interchange of knowledge between the two countries. It is also anticipated to reduce unpredictability in the market, by possibly intimidating non serious investors. Such amendment shall tackle the long pending issues of treaty abuse & round tripping of funds

Source based taxation approach will certainly have an impact on foreign investments from Mauritius, Cyprus & Singapore as investments will now have to factor in the capital gains tax. This amendment will bear a brunt on prospective investments transmitted in India. These amendments have brought in much more lucidity to the existing provisions thereby boosting confidence in investment related decisions. From this viewpoint, this amendment is indeed a much required one.

Considering that Governments globally are taking various actions against treaty abuse provisions and also implementing various Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiatives, this is a move for better tax transparency and administration.

However, there are still some issues on account of this amendment that needs stringent evaluation. Some of the issues which needs clarity area as follows:

Currently, only shares are covered under the capital gains withdrawal. Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) have not been dealt with. Thus, would a transfer of a CCD then result in capital gains? In order to claim grandfathering provisions, does it imply, the CCDs should be converted to shares before 31 March 2017 to be eligible for the exemption.

The bigger issue pertains to participatory notes or P-notes as they are popularly known. According to media reports, around 30 to 50% of the P Notes money is routed through ETF (exchange traded funds). Taxing ETF will impact liquidity in the market and probably make the investors shift to Singapore exchange to buy Nifty.

Another important aspect that should be kept in mind is that India proposes to introduce General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) effective 1 April 2017.

For more information on Financial Reporting Services Singapore, visit our website : http://www.consultibs.sg

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Eastern Alliance Insurance Group Review: Kids Chance

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Eastern Alliance Insurance Group Review: Kids Chance

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Eastern donates time and resources to enrich the communities in which we live, work and serve. Our company provides substantial financial support and our employees generously donate their time and talents to many community organizations and charitable events.

Corporately, Eastern supports several Kids’ Chance programs. The national Kids’ Chance, Inc. organization helps to create, assist and support the many statewide Kids’ Chance organizations and similar programs that provide educational opportunities and scholarships for the children of workers seriously injured or killed on the job.

In addition to sponsoring various Kids’ Chance fundraisers, such as the Kids’ Chance of PA 5/10K Fun Walk/Run, Eastern underwrites a $5,000 annual “Fresh Outlooks, Better Outcomes” scholarship to support a student pursuing a degree in insurance, safety, finance or actuarial science. If you or someone you know might be eligible for a Kids’ Chance scholarship, click here to complete the online application (HURRY, THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2015) or send an email for more information.

Eastern has been a sponsor of the Big 33 since 1999. Big 33's mission is to produce the premier high school all-star football game in the United States that is much more than a game showcasing and developing excellence in students and the community—it also raises funds for academic scholarships and other charitable activities. Eastern is the official presenter for the Big 33 Host Family awards.

Eastern has a strong track record of support for the United Way, and has been recognized for its high level of contributions and creative campaigns for local United Way organizations’ Annual Campaigns and Day of Caring events. The United Way partners with organizations such as Eastern to advance the common good and mobilize the caring power of communities in which we live and work. The United Way focuses its efforts on education, financial stability, and health.

In addition, Eastern provides a Matching Gifts Program to further its employees’ charitable giving. Our service offices field company-sponsored teams for various fundraisers, host JEANS days to benefit charitable causes and campaigns, and contribute money to a wide variety of local organizations and events.

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Car Maintenance Made Essential - Tyre&Auto Southbourne Group Review

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Car Maintenance Made Essential - Tyre&Auto Southbourne Group Review

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Owning a car requires a complete operating, maintenance and repair knowhow to keep it in tiptop condition. Keeping a car in perfect running condition and within safety standards is vital for its user as well as to other people concerned.

Many of us experienced drivers probably remember the first primary rule in driving a car: Learn how to brake a car before you even learn how to make it move forward or backward. It emphasized the necessity of assuring yourself and others that you are not just a good driver but that your car is also in good running condition.

Tyre&Auto Southbourne Group is a family-operated company that has ten years of track-record in trading car parts and accessories and providing servicing for automobile owners in the South Coast of Hampshire. Whatever the need is, Tyre&Auto can provide it: tyres, car servicing, brake checks, MOT’s, free seasonal tune-ups and check-ups, and many others. And with online transactions available, they can provide fast tyre quotation to make fitting faster and with less hassle. They also provide local collect and delivery of your car for absolutely care-free and dependable car maintenance and repair at your convenience.

Tyre&Auto Southbourne also provides the same convenient service for an MOT test. This examination will check the safety of your car as well as the amount of exhaust emission. They can assist in your yearly MOT certificate requirement by providing regular reminders when you are due for the test, making sure you can renew your road tax and your car insurance at the right time.

A car is, by and large, a necessary modern convenience as much as it is a tool for pursuing one’s daily business and personal functions. Public transportation may be available; but for those who choose the convenience of owning a car, the ease, mobility and personal comfort of having an automobile at one’s beck and call can be an advantage that deserves an equal amount of investment in terms of proper care and upkeep of a vehicle.

In the end, a car pays for itself not just in terms of comfort and the financial returns it brings to the owner but also in the psychological or emotional benefits it brings for an individual or a family. That, in short, justifies the meticulous concern that conscientious car owners put into keeping their car as good as new and as fit as the day it came out of the showroom.

Tyre&Auto believes in this same principle and strives to keep up to the standards required by their customers in all aspects of automobile maintenance and repair.

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Car Maintenance Made Essential - Tyre&Auto Southbourne Group Review

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Coalition
Against Insurance Fraud: Selling interstate invites scams

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Coalition
Against Insurance Fraud: Selling interstate invites scams

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State oversight weakened, consumers vulnerable

I grew up in the Northeast, and now live in a Mid-Atlantic state. I understand Fall. The weather is crisp and the leaves turn colors. Happens every year.

Just like the leaves turning colors in the Fall, someone predictably come up with a supposedly great idea: let consumers buy health coverage from insurers across state lines.

The argument is always the same: Interstate sales increases competition and reduces costs for consumers. This sounds workable on paper. The latest go-around was raised in this past week’s presidential debate as the fall leaves tumbled — just like consumer protections.

Problem is, interstate sales open the door wide for fraud, and water down consumer protection. And, most people advocating this system usually don’t include important and necessary protections when pushing their interstate plans.

Yes, neighboring states can legally create partnerships that allow insurers to cover consumers in any state within the partnership. Yet partnerships have strict, built-in legal protections when states agree to work together. Insurance regulators know who’s doing business. Networks also offer consumers choices of doctors and facilities.

These protections and coverages may not exist under a blanket permit for consumers to buy coverage in any state.

Consumers don’t know what insurance regulator to reach for help. And would the regulator in the state where the consumer lives have much incentive to help if the health insurer is domiciled another state? Would the regulator where the insurer is domiciled help a consumer living in a different state?

We already see crooks peddling bogus health insurance to unsuspecting consumers and small businesses. This problem would be magnified if interstate sale of health insurance was allowed without strict and well-defined oversight.

Insurers must be state-licensed to do business in a given state. How can state oversight properly protect consumers if anyone can offer insurance to any consumer in any other state?

Who makes certain the insurer is solvent and can do business in another state? And, would an insurer in one state have an adequate network of doctors, hospitals and pharmacies to cover the health needs of consumers in another state?

These questions are raised every time interstate health-insurance sale is broached. Yet we never hear answers — just the simplistic nostrum that interstate sales will help reduce healthcare costs.

Don’t just spoon out more words like falling autumn leaves — prove that consumers would be better protected.

About the author: Howard Goldblatt is director of government affairs for the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.

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Coalition
Against Insurance Fraud: Cohesive Partnerships Key To Combating Fraud

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Against Insurance Fraud: Cohesive Partnerships Key To Combating Fraud

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The growing number of partnerships within the insurance fraud-fighting community is a key reason for many recent successes in battling this crime. Many of those successes were highlighted in the 2015 annual report of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.

Collaborative efforts among anti-fraud organizations and between government agencies and insurers have grown in recent years. They have led to successes in detecting fraud, passing needed legislation and a greater awareness of fraud by the general public. Among the collaborations and successes the report cites:

• The Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership, an alliance of more than 60 insurers and government agencies, logged $250 million in savings,

• A grassroots legislative initiative by the Coalition and the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) help enact meaningful legislation on the state level,

• A consumer outreach program created by the Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention and the Coalition has helped Coalition members share anti-fraud messages with millions of consumers.

The report also highlighted a collaborative effort between the district attorney’s office in Philadelphia and insurers that helped take down a large ring that made $400,000 of claims for phony slip-and-fall injuries on residential sidewalks. Asst. DA Linda Montag partnered with investigators to convict nearly the entire ring. Only ringleader Andrew Gaber evaded conviction by committing suicide. Montag received the Prosecutor of the Year Award at the Coalition’s member meeting.

The annual report, titled Uniting the Fraud Fight, also outlined many of the successes of the Coalition in 2015 including expansion of its social media efforts, growth in membership and ability to provide the fraud-fighting community with trend information and intelligence to combat fraud.

CONTACT: James Quiggle, director of communications; 202-393-7331

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Mossack Fonseca: Jersey Targeting New Finance Sector
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Mossack Fonseca: Jersey Targeting New Finance Sector
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Mossack Fonseca – Jersey is “the right place with the right people” to establish itself as the go-to location for innovative global banking, a recent event hosted by Jersey Finance heard.

Hugh Harper, a Partner at EY, delivered the keynote address at Jersey Finance’s Annual Review breakfast event on January 28. Harper took the opportunity to discuss new research that outlines the potential for Jersey to adopt a new approach to banking. Citing the cooperation between Jersey’s finance industry, regulator, and government, combined with the jurisdiction’s unique advantage of a stable banking sector, he outlined how Jersey’s commitment to a digital economy could help it create a sustainable, highly digitized banking model. The full ‘Future of Banking’ report is expected to be finalized by the second quarter of this year.

During an introduction to the event, Geoff Cook, the CEO of Jersey Finance, described 2015 as another solid year for the finance industry, highlighting the upward trend in industry employment. He highlighted ongoing efforts to differentiate Jersey from other international financial centers, stating: “We remain focused on strengthening Jersey’s competitive position through innovation and research and, alongside the major Future of Banking project to be finalized this year, we will be producing a new report entitled ‘Jersey’s Value to Europe’, which will clarify Jersey’s role in contributing to jobs and growth within the EU. A new piece of work to clarify the finance industry’s contribution to the local Jersey economy will be completed too.”

“The growth we have seen across our funds, private wealth and capital markets sectors, together with the investment we are making in diversifying and enhancing our banking platform, stands us in very good stead, and we are seeing growing interest from fund managers and family offices in establishing a presence in Jersey. All this is filtering through to the local economy, with firms in the industry predicting a rise in employment for local people over the coming year and the industry recruiting more local students than ever before.”

“There will always be regulatory, market, and political challenges but the quality and diversity of Jersey’s finance industry positions us very strongly indeed.”

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Howard Marans MD: Trusted Shoulder Surgeons in Orange County

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Howard Marans MD: Trusted Shoulder Surgeons in Orange County

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When people think of shoulder injuries, the elderly or athletes generally come to mind. Anyone can feel the effects of shoulder pain due to strain, repetitive motion, or sudden injury. The shoulder allows for a wide range of motion, making the joint more susceptible to injury.

Who is Dr Howard Marans?

Trusted Shoulder Surgeon

Most shoulder injuries are treatable with non-invasive methods. An Orange County trusted shoulder surgeon – like Dr. Howard Marans – will design the best treatment program to achieve the desired outcome.

Immediate Treatment

Seeking immediate treatment is the best way to ensure an optimal outcome for any shoulder problem. A trusted shoulder surgeon will begin with an accurate diagnosis to determine the cause of pain. The diagnosis will provide the basis for an individualized treatment. With any injury or ailment, specific warning signs, and symptoms will indicate the time is right to see a trusted shoulder surgeon.

•Difficulty using the shoulder with the simplest of movements

•Persistent pain that does not subside after a couple of days

•Shoulder joint pain which may increase during times of rest or disrupt sleeping normal sleeping patterns

•Bruising, redness, swelling, or sign of deformity in shoulder joint area

•Inflammation, fever, or a feeling of heat when touched

•Stiffness of joint

By seeking immediate medical treatment from a trusted shoulder surgeon, a person will be able to receive treatment to return to normal activities. If a shoulder injury goes untreated, further damage, and complications could delay recovery.

Read: Common Shoulder Problems

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When people think of shoulder injuries, the eldery or athletes generally come to mind. Anyone can feel the effects of shoulder pain due to strain, repetitive motion, or sudden injury. The shoulder allows for a wide range of motion, making the joint more susceptible to injury.

Trusted Shoulder Surgeon

Most shoulder injuries are treatable with non-invasive methods. An Orange County trusted shoulder surgeon - like Dr. Howard Marans - will design the best treatment program to achieve the desired outcome.
Immediate Treatment
Seeking immediate treatment is the best way to ensure an optimal outcome for any shoulder problem. A trusted shoulder surgeon will begin with an accurate diagnosis to determine the cause of pain. The diagnosis will provide the basis for an individualized treatment. With any injury or ailment, specific warning signs, and symptoms will indicate the time is right to see a trusted shoulder surgeon.

Difficulty using the shoulder with the simplest of movements

Persistent pain that does not subside after a couple of days

Shoulder joint pain which may increase during times of rest or disrupt sleeping normal sleeping patterns

Bruising, redness, swelling, or sign of deformity in shoulder joint area

Inflammation, fever, or a feeling of heat when touched

Stiffness of joint

By seeking immediate medical treatment from a trusted shoulder surgeon, a person will be able to receive treatment to return to normal activities. If a shoulder injury goes untreated, further damage, and complications could delay recovery.
Common Shoulder Problems
Common shoulder problems usually arise due to strain, pressure or injury of surrounding muscles, bones, ligaments, or tendons. People often ignore the early warning signs and try to work through the daily pain. The shoulder provides a wide range of movement for the simplest activities. A trusted shoulder surgeon will be able to make an individualized treatment program based on the type of problem, including rotator cuff tears, instability, impingement, joint dislocation, or replacement.
Treatment
Each person's treatment options will be based on the type and degree of injury. A trusted shoulder surgeon may start with less invasive methods.

Rest and minimized use of the shoulder to help promote the healing process

Ice packs in intervals of twenty minutes every three to four hours or as directed by the health care professional

Either over the counter or prescribed anti-inflammatory medication to help reduce pain and swelling

Corticosteroid tablets or injections

Physical therapy to strengthen the shoulder muscles

Bracing or other support to keep the shoulder from moving while healing

When the conservative methods fail to help restore the wide range of movement to the shoulder, the orthopedic specialists will generally proceed with surgical options.

Arthoscopic Surgery: The Doctor inserts a tiny camera through small incisions allowing for surgical instruments to repair damage or remove debris from around the shoulder joint

Open surgery: Large incision in the shoulder to allow for a full view of the area

Shoulder manipulation: Gently moving and stretching the shoulder area back into a normal position

Orange County Trusted Shoulder Surgeon

Finding a trusted shoulder surgeon will allow a patient to be comfortable with medical choices throughout the entire treatment program. In Orange County, Dr. Howard Marans has been providing consistent shoulder treatment for over 20 years. From sports injuries - to a degenerative disease - finding the best shoulder treatment is vital for returning to pain-free activities. Please click below to schedule your consultation or call us at 714.979.8981.

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Trusted Shoulder Surgeons in Orange County

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When people think of shoulder injuries, the eldery or athletes generally come to mind. Anyone can feel the effects of shoulder pain due to strain, repetitive motion, or sudden injury. The shoulder allows for a wide range of motion, making the joint more susceptible to injury. Most shoulder injuries are treatable with non-invasive methods.