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Senate panel peels back Apple's offshore taxes

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:04 +1000

Apple Inc's chief executive officer defended the company's tax record at a Tuesday Senate hearing where lawmakers said the maker of iPads, iPods and Mac computers kept billions of dollars in profits in Irish subsidiaries to avoid U.S. taxes.

Irish Government 'not to Blame' for Apple's Tax Dodge [VIDEO]

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:57:47 +1000

Deputy prime minister Eamon Gilmore says Dublin not at fault for Apple's tax avoidance schemes.

Apple to argue for tax reform, defend tax practices on Tuesday

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:35:02 +1000

Apple Inc will argue for comprehensive corporate tax reform when it goes before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, becoming the latest technology company to face questions over its offshore tax practices.

UK Tax Avoidance: Ed Balls Spells out Labour's Five-Point Manifesto

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:21 +1000

Labour unveils plans to clamp down on tax avoidance following Google, Amazon and Starbucks furore.

Swiss propose corporate tax reforms after EU pressure

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:35:03 +1000

Switzerland outlined plans on Friday to reform the way it taxes companies as it seeks to counter criticism from Brussels while trying to remain attractive to the many multinationals based in the country.

After Google, Amazon to be grilled on UK tax presence

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:35:02 +1000

Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. will be called back to the British parliament to clarify how its activities in the UK justify its low corporate income tax bill, two lawmakers told Reuters.

Google on Tax Avoidance: 99% Of Customers Have No UK Contact

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:43:24 +1000

Google chief Matt Brittin defends tech giant in front of Public Accounts Committee on tax avoidance

Second US General Warns of 'Disruptive and Destructive' Cyber Attacks

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:44:50 +1000

US general responsible for cyber-security voices concern that attacks against the country will worsen unless new legislation is introduced.

US Urged to Take Tougher Line on Indian Trade Practices

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:25:54 +1000

A U.S. think tank on Tuesday recommended Congress suspend trade benefits for India, in the latest sign of U.S. frustration over Indian policies that block American exports and "free ride" on costly U.S. research to develop new medicines and other forms of valuable intellectual property.

U.S. tax dollars promote Monsanto's GMO crops overseas: report

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:14:03 +1000

U.S. taxpayers are footing the bill for overseas lobbying that promotes controversial biotech crops developed by U.S.-based Monsanto Co and other seed makers, a report issued on Tuesday said.

CBOE keeps index franchise as justices stay out of dispute

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:35:02 +1000

CBOE Holdings Inc won a long-running legal battle to prevent rival International Securities Exchange from listing options on two key U.S. stock-market indexes, after the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider their dispute.

Cyber Criminals Are the New Bonnie and Clyde

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:17:31 +1000

Mobile banking apps now represent the front line of financial security as cyber criminals look to replace Bonnie and Clyde.

Cyber Security & Business Impact: New Strategies Enough to Mitigate Threats?

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:49:26 +1000

Trustwave's John Yeo reveals the difficulties businesses face from cyber security threats.

Paulson hedge fund puts hotel unit in bankruptcy to escape lawsuit

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:49:02 +1000

Billionaire investor John Paulson has put a real estate unit of his hedge fund into bankruptcy to thwart a lawsuit by a lender that claims it is owed tens of millions of dollars related to the recent sale of several luxury resorts.

Government Creates £7.5m Fund to Train Cyber Security Experts

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:42:02 +1000

Two universities will receive £7.5m in government funding to research cyber security threats and train students.

Senators propose law to combat cyber theft

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:35:04 +1000

A group of senior Republican and Democratic senators proposed a new law on Tuesday to combat computer espionage and the theft of valuable commercial data from U.S. companies.

European Commission Accuses Motorola of Abusing Patent Position Against Apple

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:39:07 +1000

European Commission accuses Motorola of abusing smartphone patent position, and says Apple sales injunctions harm consumers.

EU regulator takes aim at Google over Apple mobile patent lawsuit

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:07:03 +1000

The European Commission said it believed Motorola Mobility, a unit of Google, was abusing its market position by seeking and enforcing an injunction against Apple in Germany over patents essential to mobile phone standards.

The Enemy Within: Employees Pose Bigger Security Threat Than Hackers

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:48:46 +1000

UK organisations' focus on external cyber threats is misplaced, as the majority of security breaches come from within.

Microsoft gets upper hand in first Google patent trial

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:21:02 +1000

Microsoft Corp came out on top in the first of two patent trials versus Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit on Thursday, as a federal judge in Seattle ruled largely in its favor.

Starbucks, under fire in UK, seeks U.S. tax breaks

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:49:02 +1000

Coffee chain Starbucks Corp , which has faced criticism for its low tax rate in Britain, has sought new tax breaks in the United States in comments to a congressional committee.

ZTE Signs Android Patent Deal with Microsoft

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:34:00 +1000

ZTE has agreed to pay royalties to Microsoft on every Android and Chrome device it produces.

Small Business in the Crosshairs of Cyber Criminals

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:17:48 +1000

Cyber criminals are targeting small UK businesses who are more vulnerable and less likely to have sufficient security in place.

U.S. Air Force cadets win cyber war game with NSA hackers

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:14:01 +1000

A U.S. Air Force Academy team on Friday beat out rivals from other elite military colleges after a three-day simulated cyber "war" against hackers from the National Security Agency that is meant to teach future officers the importance of cybersecurity.

Foxconn’s Parent Company to pay Microsoft for Licenses

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:42:06 +1000

In what many regard as a much-anticipated triumph of Microsoft Corp., Foxconn through its parent company Hon Hai has agreed to pay license fees to the US-based giant every time a Microsoft-patent is used in a product that the Tucheng-based company manufactures.

Penney in talks with some parties for a new loan: WSJ

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:49:02 +1000

J.C. Penney Co Inc is speaking with Wells Fargo & Co and others, including parties that invest in troubled companies, about a new loan to help it shore up its cash reserves, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

J.C. Penney in talks for a new loan with various parties: WSJ

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:28:02 +1000

Microsoft Agrees Patent Deal with World’s Largest Consumer Electronics Maker

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:56:30 +1000

In what is seen as a blow for Google, Hon Hai Precision has agreed a worldwide patent deal with Microsoft covering all Android and Chrome smartphones, tablets and TVs.

Samsung Renews Attempt to Block Sale of iPhone 5S, Other Apple Devices in Japan

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:11:19 +1000

The stiff rivalry between South Korean tech giant Samsung and American tech firm Apple continues through lawsuits. Samsung, after losing to Apple in a Tokyo District Court on Feb 28, elevated the matter to the Intellectual Property High Court (IPHC), based in Tokyo.

RBS Banker Vsevolod Glukhovtsev Faces £6m Fraud Charge in Moscow Court

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:48:20 +1000

Bank vice-president accused of hoodwinking investors in bogus Montenegro property scheme.