Managers of Wealth

UBS Hit With Record Penalty After Money-Laundering Conviction

Case hinged on UBS’s role in helping French clients hide money

UBS's 5.3b euro gamble in France tax case: deal or no deal?

The danger for UBS and financial prosecutors, but also other companies under investigation in France, comes down to the bet on going to court or pushing for a deal.

HSBC Sued For £150m Over Disney Tax Avoidance Scheme

It strived to take advantage of tax legislation that is designed to promote the film industry of the United Kingdom.

UBS's $6 Billion Gamble in France Tax Case: Deal or No Deal?

The danger for UBS and financial prosecutors, but also other companies under investigation in France, comes down to the bet on going to court or pushing for a deal.

PwC considered quitting Ineos over Monaco tax move

Sir Jim was ranked the richest person in the UK last year, with a fortune of £21bn. Currie and Reece each own 20% of the Ineos.

Pak-Swiss dual taxation treaty: Amended article allows access to banking information

The Swiss government is cooperating with the Pakistani tax authorities and Federal Board of Revenue has already ratified the convention on the avoidance of double taxation between the two countries

Swiss solutions to wealth tax conundrums

As a result, both income taxes and net wealth taxes vary significantly, depending on cantonal politics. Yet the data show little effect of these variations on wealth differences across cantons.

Arrest of Michael Calvey, an American investor, shocks Russia’s business community

Yet more damage is done to the country’s image as an investment destination

Tate Modern Visitors Can Keep Looking Into Rich People’s Condos, Legally

The decision by the British High Court was an abrupt end to a heavily publicized stand-off between private wealth and a public art institution.

Birmingham financial adviser sentenced to 9 years in prison after stealing nearly $4M from clients

John MacColl pleaded guilty to wire fraud

Swiss Investigate 1MDB Whistleblower

The multi-billion corruption and money-laundering investigation was spearheaded by the U.S. and also involved Switzerland and Singapore.

Bill Gates debates Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'tax the rich' policy

Gates said in the interview that tax policies should focus on taxing wealth, not income, since the super-rich tend to have wealth in the form of assets, rather than income.

Why HMRC is looking Down Under for loan charge settlements

The aim of every tax jurisdiction is to get its hands on the money as soon as possible – ideally before it has reached an individual’s pockets.

Soak the rich to your heart’s content with this interactive wealth tax calculator

This nifty tool developed by Vox and People’s Policy Project leaves you in charge of designing a policy to close the prosperity gap in America.

The Regulation of Crypto-Currencies - Appleby

The Cayman Islands, Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands are three of the world’s largest offshore jurisdictions.

Economic substance requirements in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands

The legislation was introduced in response to concerns expressed by the Council of the European Union about the absence of clear general legal substance requirements for entities doing business in and through these jurisdictions.

Hedge Fund Co-Founder Gets 30 Months for Role in Alleged Bribery Scheme

Huberfeld pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to commit wire fraud

Update on Bermuda private trust companies

The conditions that Bermuda's privately funded charities must satisfy to be exempt from the requirement to register as a Bermuda charity

Investment funds: why choose Guernsey?

Simplicity is also key

Overview of Individual Taxation in Switzerland

Income Tax, Wealth Tax, Withholding Tax, VAT, Inheritance and Gift Tax, Real Estate Capital Gain Tax, Real Estate Transfer Taxes, Property Taxes, Personal Taxes

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