Managers of Wealth

Google stashed billions in offshore tax haven

Tech companies like Google and Apple are well-known users of the strategy, which officials from each of the countries involved have moved to close.

Three former Credit Suisse bankers have been arrested on London

They have been released on bail in London while the United States seeks extradition.

India to get info on account holders in Swiss banks from 2019: Govt

From 2019, India will receive on automatic basis, information in respect of financial accounts held by Indian residents in Switzerland.

No ‘Dutch treat’: Netherlands attacks Cayman via ‘blacklist’

The Netherlands’ State Secretary for Finance Menno Snel said, “By drawing up its own stringent blacklist, the Netherlands is once again showing that it is serious in its fight against tax avoidance.”

Ex-Swiss diplomat cleared in Sh5bn Kenya graft case

The Swiss Federal Criminal Court found in its decision published on December 20, 2018 that “nothing illegal had taken place."

Coutts banker accused of harassment claims unfair dismissal

Harry Keogh left the private bank in March amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues

Poverty, personal debt, profiteering and tax avoidance – The economy in 2018

In 2018, a fifth of Brits remain in poverty

Wine investment scammer ordered to pay back just £22K

Many of the victims never saw any wine at all and others were fobbed off with lower-quality bottles when they complained.

Simon Cowell blames honours snub on Panama Papers furore

According to Simon Cowell, he's been left off the New Year's Honours list because of his links to the Panama Papers.

HSBC Turkey CEO being probed for 2013 Erdoğan retweet

A retweet of a portion of a movie about Hitler’s downfall may see the CEO jailed, as insulting the Turkish president is a crime

J.P. Morgan takes three former advisers who joined competitor to court

The three also “improperly took with them to Raymond James J.P. Morgan’s confidential client information,” including contact information, J.P. Morgan alleges.

UBS to pay more in rate manipulation settlement

They previously reached Libor-related settlements with the British multinational investment bank, Barclays, as well as Deutsche Bank and CitiBank, collecting nearly $500 million.

Beneficial ownership register to be made public by 2023

The U.K. chose the year 2023 because it was the date set by a previous government under David Cameron for the worldwide sharing of beneficial ownership information.

Higgs & Johnson Lauded as Leading Firm by Legal 500 Caribbean

The firm received the highest ranking (Tier 1) and was recognized for a number of its practice areas including commercial transactions, real estate and development, litigation and private client and wealth management.

Swiss Government Says Existing Finance Laws Can Apply to Crypto

The Federal Council is a seven-member body that serves as the executive branch of the Swiss national government.

Statement on treatment of Gibraltar in our Handbook after Brexit

As part of our Brexit preparations, we will make a rule to preserve the existing Handbook treatment in respect of Gibraltar in the post exit day Handbook.

UK Government note clarifies “no deal” and data protection

The note confirms that separate draft regulations and more detailed guidance will be published in the next few weeks but, in the meantime, it clarifies at a high level a number of key issues for organisations both within the UK and outside but doing busin

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