ARTICLE · 19 JUNE 2012

IMF Proposes New Taxes For The Financial Sector

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released an interim report in April proposing a global bank tax.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released an interim report in April proposing a global bank tax, which has spurred considerable debate ahead of April's G-20 Finance Ministers Meeting. Canada has indicated it is not in favour of the proposed additional taxes.

The IMF report will have a widespread impact on banks, insurers and asset managers. For PwC's review of the report and to learn more, download the Tax NewsFlash.

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