Managers of Wealth

Global Asset Registries: a game changer for the fight against inequality and illicit financial flows?

The Global Asset Registry could tackle all of these problems by centralising all relevant information about assets owned by individuals.

Use of digital technologies set to increase tax compliance

The data and examples contained in Tax Administration 2019 show how the availability of new technologies, new data sources, and increasing international cooperation are providing new opportunities for tax administrations

Remarks by Mark Carney given during the UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit 2019

The next step is to make these disclosures mandatory.

UBS, Banco do Brasil to create investment banking venture in South America

The partnership is expected to provide its clients with comprehensive solutions and would provide additional benefits for its stakeholders.

Technology and real estate: faster, quicker, more

Data availability is at top of the list for many real estate asset managers, Limited Partners, property managers and CFOs.

RFU forced to seek outside donations to cover Rugby World Cup costs after budget spiralled to over £3m

It is understood that the RFU tasked former England captain Will Carling, who has been working with the England side as a leadership consultant, with approaching contacts in the City of London in a bid to raise the funds to cover the shortfall for the Wor

Bringing banks and regulators closer in the fight against financial crime

Compliance with anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism-financing (AML/CTF) arrangements varies greatly between countries.

Why Venezuelan money is no longer welcome in Switzerland

Méndez has also contacted other banks, including PostFinance, but none would open an account for him.

Ex-Credit Suisse Wealth Boss in Security Scrap

The Swiss bank was apparently looking to ensure that Khan didn't poach clients or key staff during the three-month period between leaving Credit Suisse and joining UBS, the Swiss paper reported.

Boris Johnson wades into beneficial ownership register spat

In a letter to the chief minister of Guernsey

Improving the suitability of financial advice by Debbie Gupta, FCA

Money Marketing Interactive Conference have put together a great agenda.

Investment management, succession planning, philanthropy: the diverse functions of the family office

Jersey is also particularly attractive because of the high quality of professional services available in the investment, accounting and legal sectors.

China drafts bar for net capital of banks' wealth management units

The regulator unveiled in late 2018 long-awaited rules governing commercial banks’ asset management subsidiaries

US-Switzerland Double Tax Protocol Now In Force

Switzerland said requests for information may be submitted from the date of entry into force of the Protocol, September 20, 2019.

South Africa: Taking Center Stage: The Rise of Compliance Due Diligence in Africa

From the commentary, it was found that many countries in Africa were considered to have opaque legislative and regulatory frameworks, less predictable legal processes, and less consistent enforcement.

Second Suspect Arrested in Theft of $6M Golden Toilet

Still unable to locate the stolen toilet, police asked the public to contact officers if they have any information on the heist.

UBS ordered to pay Credit Suisse $9m in advisor 'raiding' case

Credit Suisse filed the complaint in November 2015, asking for more than $10 million in damages alleging that UBS 'engaged in unfair competition

The limits of audit: public perceptions and legal realities

These factors were not identified by Grant Thornton when it conducted its audit.

Don’t play Midnight Cowboy with a midnight limitation deadline

The underlying proceedings at first instance concerned the calculation of the limitation period for a claim against trustees.

Hunt for alleged $1bn cocaine yacht owner leads to secretive Cook Islands trust

Exactly who the individuals are behind the tightly-guarded trust, which nine.com.au has chosen not to name

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