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Jennifer Molnar rejoins Baker & McKenzie’s international tax practice
Jennifer Molnar has rejoined Baker & McKenzie as a partner in the firm’s Washington, DC office. Molnar advises on tax planning for international acquisitions . . .
Netherlands tax director steps down
The Netherlands’ Director of General Tax Administration, Dr. JAJ (Hans) Leijtens, has resigned his post, the Netherlands government
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Singapore appoints new Inland Revenue Authority board
Singapore has announced the make up of the members of the Board of Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), effective . . .
Petteri Orpo takes over as Finland’s Minister of Finance
Finland’s President on June 22 appointed Petteri Orpo as Minister of Finance . . .
OECD appoints EY’s VanderWolk to lead tax treaties, transfer pricing, financial transactions division
The OECD on June 2 announced that Jefferson VanderWolk will take over as Head of the Tax Treaty, Transfer Pricing & Financial Transactions Division at the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CPTA) in . . .
Idan Netser joins Fenwick & West as tax partner
Mountain View, California, firm, Fenwick & West, announced November 20 that Idan Netser has rejoined the firm as a tax partner. Netser’s practice focuses on all areas of corporate taxation, including international, corporate, and partnership taxation, transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, tax planning and restructuring, international joint ventures . . .
Rahul Mitra to lead KPMG India’s transfer pricing practice
KPMG India on June 6 announced the appointment of Rahul Mitra to head the firm’s transfer pricing practice. Mitra, a partner, will also continue to lead the firm’s efforts regarding . . .
Ernesto Maria Ruffini takes over as head of Italian tax revenue agency
Ernesto Maria Ruffini is the new director of Italy’s Tax Revenue Agency as . . .
Carlo Fassbinder appointed Luxembourg Director of Taxation
Carlo Fassbinder is Luxembourg’s new Director of Taxation at the Ministry of Finance, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Finance today announced. Fassbinder was previously head of retail and corporate . . .
PwC to hire 600+ GE tax professionals
In a surprising move, PwC has agreed to hire more than 600 members of GE’s tax team from around the world and provide tax services to GE on . . .
Karanja to head OECD/UN Tax Inspectors Without Borders initiative
Kenyan tax official, James Karanja will lead the joint OECD/UN Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) initiative effective April 11, the OECD announced today. Karanja is assistant manager of the international tax . . .
Steven Mnuchin tapped as US Treasury Secretary
US news sources have reported that President-elect Donald Trump has selected Steven Mnuchin for the post of Treasury . . .
Donna McComber rejoins Baker & McKenzie
Transfer pricing economist Donna McComber has rejoined Baker & McKenzie Consulting LLC as a Director of Economics . . .