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India gold and silver import authorisation has been restored through March 2029, clearing the way for banks to resume bullion imports after a customs disruption.

EU vape customs operation results show OLAF and 30 countries seized more than 94 million illicit nicotine products, exposing major excise and customs risks.

U.S. tariff refund claims are accelerating as CBP prepares to launch CAPE on April 20, opening a major recovery path for importers hit by invalidated emergency tariffs.

The backbone is built. The World Bank Capital Increase 2026 is officially complete, enabling a new era of hybrid capital and green infrastructure financing.

The global tax floor is holding. The OECD Pillar Two Revenue 2026 report confirms that profit shifting is down 20%, while Pillar One faces a critical Q3 deadline.

Red tape is out. The Philippines Importer Accreditation 2026 update triples validity and lowers costs, making it easier than ever to trade in the Philippines.

The digital frontier is getting a “transparency net.” The Digital Asset MCAA has been signed by 48 nations, mandating global data sharing for crypto transactions.

The digital taxman is online. The first HMRC MTD Performance 2026 data shows a 92% success rate for software linking, alongside new “off-grid” exemptions.

The future of withholding tax is digital. The MiKaDiv ecosystem has formally launched, providing Germany with a high-tech shield against tax fraud.

The digital revolution is here. HMRC Making Tax Digital 2026 reports record-breaking adoption as sole traders and landlords ditch the paper for pixels.