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Withholding tax reclaims – how fund and asset managers benefit
At Goal Group we’re on a permanent mission to spread the word about the benefits of withholding tax (WHT) reclaims, and in this blog we going to take a look
Withholding tax reclaims – how Goal Group solves your issues
We write regularly in our blog pages about the complexities of the withholding tax reclaims process, and endeavour to explain some of the minefields which can await anyone trying to
The rise of securities class actions – how Goal Group can help
The worldwide rise of securities class actions has been one of the fintech industry’s most prolific sectors in the last five years. Until relatively recently, an investor would have no
How do pension funds benefit from securities class actions?
If you’re a regular reader of our blogs, you’ll hopefully have gained a good understanding of how the filing of a securities class action lawsuit, once perceived as possible indication
Greenwashing and securities class actions
Amidst the dramatic increase in securities class actions for company mismanagement and illegal business proceedings, those filed for environmental, social and governance (ESG) malpractice are probably the largest category. Within
The role of securities class actions in protecting the rights and interests of institutional investors
The worldwide rise of securities class actions has been one of the fintech industry’s most prolific sectors in the last five years. Until relatively recently, an investor would have no
How emerging tech like AI and blockchain is affecting the legal aspects of securities class actions
The astonishing rise of all forms of technology over the last few years has led to significant investment in artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other cyber advancements. However, what goes up
Withholding tax reclaims – a global comparison
Withholding tax (WHT) is a tax levied by an overseas jurisdiction on dividends or income received by non-residents. A jurisdiction is a taxation authority within a particular area, with its
The process for securities class actions in Australia
The Australian system for class action lawsuits has been in place for over 30 years and is probably second only to the United States in terms of settlements. Securities class
The process for securities class actions in the UK
As securities class actions have evolved, every country in which they are undertaken has developed its own regulations and pathways through the process. No two countries have an identical system,
The process for securities class actions in USA
The intricate complexities of the securities class action process are compounded by the fact that different countries have their own individual rules and routes through the system.
The role of tax treaties in withholding tax reclaims – some key considerations
When a business or fund invests in a foreign country, it needs to be established whether the home country or the foreign country should tax the investor’s profit.
The importance of withholding tax reclaims for cross-border investors
Withholding tax (WHT) is a tax levied by an overseas jurisdiction on dividends or income received by non-residents. A jurisdiction is a taxation authority with its own tax code,
Understanding securities class actions
When violations of securities laws occur within a financial market, investors seeking redress may do so either through class action or individual (opt-out) litigation.
Successful class actions and their impact
Until relatively recently, the average person in the street would have no practical means of challenging a powerful global corporation in the event of a perceived injustice. However, the exponential
The impact of class actions on corporate ESG behaviour
The incidence of class action lawsuits continues to rise globally, as stakeholders are more aware they have the authority to hold even the most powerful organisations to account and effect
The impact of technology on withholding tax claims and class actions
Cross-border taxation is a topic mired in complexity. The intricacies of withholding tax and the importance of eliminating double taxation are convolutions which can cause even the most hardened investor
The ethics of class actions – achieving justice and profit
Class action lawsuits, one of the few ways in which an individual can challenge a multi-national corporation and achieve justice, are an increasingly popular method by which shareholders and consumers