Managers of Wealth

Vote 100: the gateway for female lawyers - Mourant

It would be another 23 years before a female was sworn in as an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey though.

Paedophile financier offers private jet and mansion to avoid pre-trial jail

Prosecutors say 66-year-old is 'extraordinary' flight risk

International exchange framework released for CRS-related mandatory disclosure rules

The announcement also covers updated XML schemas for the exchange of CRS, country-by-country (CbC) reporting and tax ruling information.

State Street expands trustee capabilities in Singapore

Syed Asim Hasan, head of global services for South East Asia at State Street, said: “We are delighted to now expand our suite of capabilities to meet the evolving needs of asset managers in the country.

Bank of Singapore’s Hong Kong CEO on Developing a Greater China Proposition

Tan has been with Bank of Singapore since 2010 and since January 2018 leads the overall strategy to drive the bank’s presence in Greater China and North Asia, with a strategic focus on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area.

What Are Property Taxes Like in the South of France?

There are a wide variety of fees homeowners and renters must pay—though a break is on the way for many

Societe Generale sued for $792 million by heirs of Cuban bank seized by Castro

The lawsuit was filed eight months after Societe Generale agreed to pay $1.34 billion

Leading offshore law firm shortlisted for three awards at the Responsible Business Awards

Appleby has a long history of contributing to the local community. At the heart of the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy in the Isle of Man, is a theme centred on youth, education and sport.

'Robin Hood' tax on super rich sparks debate in India

The surcharge, popularly known as a "Robin Hood" tax, will help fund the government's development spending

Wall Street watchdog to boost transparency about using 'cooperation' for penalty reductions

The change, published in a regulatory notice, is the latest effort by a U.S. financial regulator to highlight cooperation programs, which they say are central to their enforcement efforts.

Appleby Partners Recognised by Best Lawyers in 2019 UK List

Appleby partners Michael O’Connell and Simon Harding have both received recognition from Best Lawyers in their most recent UK List.

Inheritance tax lifetime gifts

Lifetime gifts are generally disregarded for IHT purposes if the donor survives seven years from the date of gift.

BA fined over computer theft of passenger data

Companies can be fined up to four percent of annual global turnover for breaching EU data protection rules.

SA's super rich taking their wealth overseas ASAP - immigration expert

Sable has seen a 70% increase in enquiries and 45% increase in clients over the past year.

Chinese wealth manager alleges 3.4 billion yuan fraud at Camsing

Camsing, a conglomerate with businesses spanning entertainment and health care, saw its stock plunge 80 per cent in Hong Kong on Monday after the company said its chairman Lo Ching was being held in criminal custody by the Shanghai police.

Beneficial ownership registers are working in Guernsey

Guernsey and the other two Crown Dependencies were highlighted for best practice in ensuring their registers remain up to date.

Gang makes a fortune exploiting luxury flats of the rich

Landlords have uncovered a scam in which fraudsters rent their flats and then let them to tourists. Evicting them takes months

Benvenuto! Why the number of high-net-worth individuals applying for Italian residency may spike

The country’s touting the fact that there’s no minimum investment requirement

Amazon founder Bezos' divorce final with $38 billion settlement: report

The couple announced their plan to divorce in a joint Twitter statement in January, causing some to worry that Jeff Bezos could wind up with reduced Amazon voting power or that he or MacKenzie would liquidate large position.

Call for inheritance tax shake-up

Possible reforms include changes to the gift allowance but not the tax on your home

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