Managers of Wealth

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Private Client 2018

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with a comprehensive worldwide legal analysis of the laws and regulations of private client work.

What The Wealthy Should Consider Because Of The Higher Estate Tax Exemption Levels

With the doubling of the federal estate tax exemption levels, a substantial number of wealthy families will no longer need to pay the tax.

Hong Kong fines Swiss wealth manager HK$2m over offshore licence fails

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined EFG Bank AG (EFG Bank) $2 million for dealing in futures contracts without the required registration (Note 1)

The French system of law is changing through DPAs.

This week, White Collar Post features a guest post from Frédéric Ruppert(1) and Maria Lancri(2)

World Tax Advisor

Connecting you globally.

It’s time regulators started clawing back illicit returns from investors

The DPA is a powerful legal weapon formerly used as a way to coerce criminals or criminal organisations.

Armed robbers storm Ritz hotel in Paris, snagging $5.6M in jewels

French police officials said three of the robbers were captured at the scene but two escaped on a motor scooter and made off with the jewels.

4 ways to help rid wealth management of sexual harassment

Fidelity certainly isn’t alone.

Ex-StanChart banker appears in court for accepting bribe

No plea was entered today and the case was adjourned until February 7.

New York's wealthy balk at the new tax law

Gilman said her line, DG2 by Diane Gilman, clears $100 million a year in retail sales, and that she takes home more than $1.5 million.

Taxes for UK expat landlords might not be so hard after all

Non-resident UK landlord tax is usually due by January 31 for UK rental income

Andorra Bank Eyes Argentina Wealth Management in LatAm Expansion

Andbank, which already named Gonzalo Tarasido to head up the effort in Argentina, is also considering partnerships with brokerages in the country.

Ascot Lloyd and Bellpenny become IFA under 'Ascot Lloyd' brand

'Following adviser and client demand'

Miami Lawyer Accused of Bilking Former Partner and His Widow

The suit paints a picture of a slippery attorney looking to take advantage of his partner's fragile mental state, and later defraud a widow.

Looted antiques seized from Manhattan billionaire's home

The district attorney's office declined to comment on the evidence underpinning the search warrants.

What’s in store for tax and trusts in 2018?

Increased compliance, tax changes and policy questions will define the year ahead, writes Hannah Solel

US slams EU tax haven blacklist

The lack of inclusion has been highly criticised by finance industry experts.

Saudi officials detain 11 princes after they protested at a royal palace over austerity measures including being forced to pay their own utility bills

Saudi government has introduced reforms aimed at cutting huge budget deficit

HMRC reveals top 10 tax fraud cases of 2017

In Its ongoing fight against tax evasion, HM Revenue & Customs has revealed its top ten tax fraud and organised crime cases of 2017

More Zurich tax cheats come clean as data sharing looms

The authorities have been able to handle only about half the cases so far, however, so they expect the sum to rise.

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