RAQUEST publishes MiKaDiv Insights Report
RAQUEST has published its new MiKaDiv Insights Report: Turning Operational Risk into Operational Clarity, a comprehensive analysis of Germany’s new Mi-
KaDiv reporting framework and its implications for banks, custodians and financial intermediaries.
RAQUEST and WTS Hansuke launch Industry Whitepaper on MiKaDiv
RAQUEST and WTS Hansuke have launched the MiKaDiv Industry Whitepaper, developed in collaboration with leading industry professionals. The publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the MiKaDiv regime and explores its implications for financial institutions, covering regulatory scope, governance and controls, reporting obligations, operational readiness, and implementation challenges.
EU FASTER Directive: What financial institutions need to know
FASTER introduces a new digital framework for withholding tax relief procedures across the EU, requiring standardized reporting, enhanced transparency, and more efficient cross-border processes. This FAQ outlines what financial institutions need to know about the EU FASTER Directive and how to prepare for the 2030 implementation deadline.
New IBFD publication: The eTRC under the EU FASTER Directive
This IBFD article by Mariano Giralt and Lourdes Bustos examines the electronic Tax Residence Certificate (eTRC) introduced under the EU FASTER Directive. It discusses how the eTRC replaces fragmented paper-based residency certificates with a harmonized, machine-readable solution, and assesses its implications for the digitalization, efficiency and standardization of EU withholding tax relief processes.
MiKaDiv Reporting: Plug-and-Play Solution ensures MiKaDiv Compliance
RAQUEST empowers financial institutions to simplify complex tax reporting and achieve full MiKaDiv compliance. Our modular Product Suite provides dedicated solutions for every role in the reporting process.
MiKaDiv Reporting 2027: What financial institutions need to know
MiKaDiv introduces a new digital reporting regime for German dividend income, requiring detailed data, standardized processes, and enhanced transparency. This FAQ outlines what financial institutions need to know and how to prepare for 2027.
Dirk Loscher appointed to RAQUEST Advisory Board
RAQUEST, a German fintech and market leader in withholding tax technology solutions for financial institutions, has appointed Dirk Loscher, CEO of Clearstream Europe AG and Head of Custody & Investor Solutions, to its Advisory Board.
Zürcher Kantonalbank implements RAQUEST’s MiKaDiv solution
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) will continue to rely on RAQUEST, leading German fintech specializing in withholding tax solutions for financial institutions, to advance the digitalization and regulatory compli-ance of withholding tax services, building on a well-established and successful cooperation in tax reclaim.
Lourdes Bustos appointed to RAQUEST Advisory Board
RAQUEST, a German fintech and market leader in withholding tax technology solutions for financial insti-tutions, has appointed Lourdes Bustos, former European Commission policymaker and tax specialist, to its Advisory Board.
RAQUEST secures strategic capital to accelerate global expansion and product innovation
RAQUEST, a leading provider of withholding tax technology solutions for financial institutions, announced a capital increase as part of an extensive financing round. This step underpins the company’s continued growth and supports the consistent execution of its business strategy.