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Compound Penalty Of £569,157 Imposed On Named Energy Company
The UK's HM Revenue and Customs has imposed a substantial compound penalty on Petrofac Facilities Management Limited for breaching Russia sanctions, marking a significant shift in enforcement policy. This case reveals new guidance on when HMRC will pursue compound penalties versus prosecution, and signals a major change in the agency's approach to publicly naming violators. The announcement provides crucial insights into the factors HMRC considers when determining appropriate enforcement actions for strateg
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Duane Morris LLP
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Kazakhstan’s 2026 Tax Reform: From Budget Deficit To Business Burden
Kazakhstan's 2026 tax reform, initially intended to address budget deficits through measured revenue increases, has evolved into a comprehensive overhaul that significantly expands the tax and compliance burden on businesses. The reform introduces restrictions on expense deductions for payments to simplified-regime taxpayers, potentially raising effective corporate tax rates far beyond the statutory 20% rate, despite warnings from local experts about the risks of sudden tax increases.
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Unicase Law Firm
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MFF Negotiations Enter A Critical Phase For Ireland’s Presidency Of The Council Of The EU
As EU leaders advance Multiannual Financial Framework negotiations for the 2028-2034 budget period, Ireland prepares to assume the Council Presidency amid complex debates over budget size, own resources, and competing priorities across defence, energy security, and competitiveness. The negotiations present significant implications for corporate tax policy, energy markets, and regulatory frameworks as Member States navigate fiscal constraints against geopolitical pressures.
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Jenec: The Limits Of Automatic De-Risking In EU Banking Law
On 11 June 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the “Court”) delivered its judgment in Case C-81/24, Jenec. The case concerned the relationship between the right of access to a payment account with basic features under Directive 2014/92/EU (the “Payment Accounts Directive”) and the AML/CFT obligations imposed on financial institutions under Directive (EU) 2015/849 (the “AML Directive”).
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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
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Ireland’s AML/CFT Action Plan: 2026 – 2027
Ireland's Department of Finance has released its third National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing, identifying very significant risks in retail banking, digital banking, crypto-assets, and payment institutions. The assessment is accompanied by a comprehensive 30-Point Action Plan designed to strengthen Ireland's financial crime response framework over the next 18 months through enhanced regulatory oversight, beneficial ownership transparency, and sector-spe
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Arthur Cox
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