Managers of Wealth

Swiss FINSA and what it means to Middle East investors

The new provisions will apply to the financial institutions providing financial services, but also to their employees, directly.

Fear of inheritance tax looms large, India’s super rich are looking to set up trusts

Inheritance tax was abolished in 1985. But fearing its return, rich professionals and businessmen are flocking to tax consultants to set up trusts to avoid the tax.

Swiss government OKs regulatory approach for big banks

“The Federal Council also sees a need for clarification regarding the discount system, the staggered timing of bail-in bonds (conversion of debt into equity) and the liquidity requirements for systemically important banks.”

Elizabeth Warren Starts Winning Begrudging Respect on Wall Street

Financiers drawn to her intelligence, views on social issues

G20 summit - Merian Global Investors fund managers' commentary

Global markets have immediately reacted positively to the signs of thawing in the relationship, with emerging markets and cyclical stocks the principal beneficiaries.

Why Africa’s Biggest Fund Manager Is Under Fire

It’s Africa’s largest fund manager, with the assets under its control equating to about 10% of the total market value of all companies trading on Johannesburg’s stock exchange.

600.000 Reasons To Hide After Embezzling Clients In Monaco

Confident in his ability to hide from justice the Italian’s lawyer did not even show up to appeal the 18 month jail sentence.

Is the EU sending a message to Britain at Switzerland’s expense?

Switzerland blocks its listed stocks from being traded in the EU

Switzerland-EU partnership row facing deadline

Switzerland, last week announced a "protective" plan — set to take effect on Monday — that would bar EU exchanges from trading in certain Swiss shares.

Baker + McKenzie Add 81 New Partners – Bring Global Total to 1550

This year women make up almost 40% of the newly promoted cohort of 81 partners; a market-leading number for any law firm.

Hedge-Fund Heir Found Guilty of Murdering Father

“But in spite of all his love and generosity, this defendant shot his father at close range in his own apartment in an unconscionable and brutal crime.

Scotiabank announces sale of Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands operations

Oriental Bank and Scotiabank will work together to help facilitate a smooth transition for the business.

Expanding Into the U.S.: Should You Incorporate in Delaware?

Delaware’s popularity isn’t accidental.

Regulatory Headwinds - Appleby

Faced with increased scrutiny from regulators on both global and jurisdictional levels, businesses must continually assess their practices to ensure they fulfil their compliance obligations.

State Street to pay $88.8 million to settle SEC charges

As described in the order, State Street's clients agreed to pay the firm back for out-of-pocket custodial expenses that the firm paid on the clients' behalf. Instead of charging clients for the actual amount of the expenses, however, the SEC ord

Ex-UBS executive and her friend jailed for insider trading

Fabiana Abdel-Malek and Walid Anis Choucair were each convicted over the course of the past three days of insider dealing following an eleven week trial brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) at Southwark Crown Court.

Credit Suisse is the sole bank tripped up by Fed stress test as rest get approval to boost payouts

The U.S. division of Zurich-based Credit Suisse has to fix problems the Fed found in its capital planning processes by Oct. 27, according to the Federal Reserve.

Switzerland and EU fail to come to trading agreement

However, there remains an ordinance put in place by the Swiss Federal Council allowing traders from the EU to continue trading Swiss shares within the Swiss domestic market.

SANNE secures new bookkeeping licence in China

The new licence will enhance our already well-established Asian network and market expertise, whilst complementing our existing fund offering in China.

Pakistan money in Swiss banks dwindling for last three years

The report added, for the first time in four years, India has surpassed Pakistan which accounts for over CHF572 million (Rs95 billion).

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