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  • UK department store Debenhams is to be introduced to the London Stock Exchange, following its demerger from The Burton Group. It is expected to have a market capitalization of approximately £1.5 billion ($2.4 million).
  • Spain's 1998 budgetary measures have introduced some amendments to the methods for mitigating economic double taxation of dividends distributed by non-resident subsidiaries. These methods are described briefly below.
  • In our previous article (see International Tax Review, Dec/Jan 1998, p55), we highlighted potential tax law changes proposed by Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The LDP's tax reform proposals have now been adopted by prime minister Hashimoto's Cabinet.
  • In June 1997, the Chinese government announced its intention to collect a withholding tax of 10% on interest derived by foreign banks on offshore inter-bank loans on-lent to their branches in China.
  • Captive insurance can be an efficient vehicle for protecting companies against risk. Chris Johnson of Norwich Union, Gibraltar examines the options on offer, the role of tax in reducing costs, and the appeal of Gibraltar as a domicile for the captive owner
  • Peter Vansteenkiste of Coopers & Lybrand, Antwerp and Eugene Weultjes of Coopers & Lybrand, Rotterdam assess the attractions of two traditionally expatriate-friendly regimes – Belgium and the Netherlands
  • Germany’s ambitious and comprehensive programme of tax changes has not been realized, but Felix Klinger of Schitag Ernst & Young, Frankfurt alerts readers to the real reforms that have been effected in the shadow of this programme
  • The problem of surplus advance corporation tax has long been the bane of the UK multinational’s life. Now the ACT system is set for abolition. Murray Clayson of Freshfields, London considers the consequences, and the likely form of a successor shadow system
  • After losing out to its Asian neighbours in attracting a number of big investment projects, the Australian government has announced a new investment programme which includes tax incentives. Ian Dinnison, of KPMG, Melbourne reports on the new attractions
  • Zeneca is to acquire a US fungicide business owned by Japanese chemicals company Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha. Zeneca will acquire ISK Biosciences and the international distribution rights outside Asia-Pacific. The deal is valued at $500 million. Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York is acting for Zeneca, with advice from tax partner Mario Verdolini and assistant Avrohom Gelber. KPMG is also advising.