Links Nov 6

Cayman Islands, United Kingdom Sign “FATCA-Type” Agreement Caribbean Journal

Switzerland Takes Stock Of Corporate Tax Reform Consultation Tax-News

Traders collude in oil corruption, says Swiss NGO swissinfo

Statements On The US And The Open Government Partnership Financial Transparency Coalition

Taking a bite out of the Double Irish-Dutch Sandwich Tribune Magazine
Prem Sikka outlines how global brand names avoid paying taxes on an industrial scale – and what could be done about it

UK: Yet again, the FCA ducks the issue of prosecuting banks for money laundering breaches. Rowan's Blog

The organised criminal London financial market - A Political resignation issue! Rowan's Blog
See also: Chase Isn't the Only Bank in Trouble Rolling Stone / Taibblog, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s complicated relationship with Washington The Washington Post

Delaware, Den of Thieves? The New York Times

Twitter and Other Tech Firms Poised To Shelter $11 Billion in Profits Using Stock Option Tax Loophole Citizens for Tax Justice
See also: Stock options may save tech companies billions in U.S. taxes: report Reuters

Kenya: Poor over-taxed but rich stash away Sh100 billion Standard Media

Chile signs mutual assistance convention with OECD STEP

Spain’s New Law On Transparency A Good First Step Transparency International

Italy eyes 'Google Tax' to help fix public finances Reuters

Republican critics of Irish tax regime blocked legislation Irish Examiner
See also: Fortune pays a visit to Apple's Irish tax haven CNN Money

France's Conditions For Jersey's Blacklist Removal Tax-News

U.S.: Kansas: Dispatches from a Failing Experiment Citizens for Tax Justice

UK: MPs question Prince Charles estate's tax arrangements BBC

Head of Bayern Munich to be tried for tax evasion swissinfo