Managers of Wealth

US antiquities trade to face far stricter oversight in 2021

The new regulations target antiquities dealers, but could soon apply across the art market.

Financial Regulation Update

The FCA noted that this survey was conducted before the extension of the government’s furlough scheme, the positive vaccine developments and the announcement of new rules and restrictions.

Brooks Macdonald removes VAT from its managed portfolio service

The change will apply to Brooks Macdonald's custody MPS and those held on third party platforms (platform MPS).

Zurich airport opens testing facility

The self-test kits cost SFr195 (approximately €180) and are sold on site, with no prior appointment necessary.

Brad Adderley Joins Bermuda's Risk Transfer Hall Of Fame

The Hall of Fame has commemorated executives who have retired or passed away, as well as those who are still working.

Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2021: Ireland

In the first edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2021, Peter Stapleton, Ronan Cremin and Jennifer Dobbyn provide a comprehensive insight into ESG law in Ireland.

More travelers look to second passports, dual citizenship to skirt pandemic restrictions

Second passports and dual citizenships have long been a hallmark of ultra-high net-worth individuals

Tax and fairness: the debate has changed

With the prospect that the Chancellor of the Exchequer would raise taxes in his 3 March 2021

Ofgem: Direction exempting market participants from obligation to register under REMIT

The Direction applies from 4 January 2021 and until further notice.

Latham Named Banking Group of the year

Firm honored by Law360 for prowess in representing banks in complex, cross-border litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters.

Renowned Law Firm Set to Expand in 2021

The combination of four leading plaintiffs' firms gives Milberg expanded ability to prosecute cases not only domestically, but worldwide.

Push from OECD towards CRS compliance and change in HMRC approach to DAC 6

The focus of the sessions will be on CRS audit readiness and will be an opportunity for service providers to swap notes and gain an insight into how industry is preparing for the likely introduction of CRS audits in both islands.

The Year Ahead: Developments in Global Litigation and Arbitration in 2021

Our report features economic analysis from The Economist Intelligence Unit, and legal analysis from our team of more than 1,000 disputes specialists across 77 offices.

China tightens supervision of online banking wealth management products

Commercial banks have been promoting their online deposit business, which helps improve the efficiency of financial services.

Carey Olsen dominates high yield bond market as it achieves TISE listings milestone

Carey Olsen Corporate Finance Limited offers listing services from both the law firm's Jersey and Guernsey offices.

Swiss Crimefighters Cast Wary Eye on Crypto

A sluggish Swiss response to PDVSA and a stalled revision of money rinsing laws don't bode well for a looming exam. Switzerland's warm embrace of cryptocurrencies add yet another potential avenue for criminals to launder money.

MoUs with European authorities in the areas of securities, insurance and pensions, and banking

The MoUs came into effect at the end of the transition period.

Financial Regulation Update

The FCA has also updated its webpage on transitional directions, and has published a new webpage on onshoring updates to its Handbook and Technical Standards. [22 Dec 2020]

Report: Cyprus Failed to Act Even When Warned of Shady Passport Buyers

A report put together by a committee and released on Tuesday said that even when authorities were in possession of disqualifying details about a candidate, they did not act.

What does the provisional UK – EU trade agreement mean for personal data flows?

The Trade Agreement states that during the Additional Transition Period transfers of personal data from the EEA to the UK will not be considered transfers of personal data to a third country, and as such, will not be prohibited by the GDPR.

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