10/05/2017
European Union ‘blacklist’ decision due in December
If the EU uses a transparent and objective evaluation process to determine its blacklist.
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
10/04/2017
Could tax relief changes cause the next property crash?
As tax relief changes are phased in, from next year private landlords could find themselves paying more in tax than the net rental income they receive. This significant financial blow for private landlords could have a devastating impact on the wider prop
10/03/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA new BMR authorisation and registration webpages
10/03/2017
Appleby advise on HSBC banking transfer in Jersey and Guernsey
The Channel Islands team consisted of Partners James Gaudin, Wendy Benjamin, Michael Cushing, Kate Storey and Anthony Williams
10/03/2017
Westminster Council plans voluntary 'mansion tax' on £10m homes
But is confident that people will pay the extra fee.
10/03/2017
Bank Hapoalim: US tax settlement may be higher than $200m estimate
It is possible that the amounts the bank group will pay as part of resolutions with the US Authorities.
10/03/2017
Absa bank to ‘reconsider’ KPMG relationship
The Sarb over the weekend reportedly told the banks that they cannot fire the embattled firm.
10/02/2017
Fed fines HSBC US$175m for lax forex oversight
The enforcement action comes two months after the Fed also fined BNP Paribas SA US$246 million over similar violations.
10/02/2017
What Is O.J. Simpson’s Financial Future Now That He’s a Free Man?
But the massive debt might not entirely crimp Simpson’s lifestyle now that he’s free.
10/02/2017
New Dutch Law Leaves Repentant Taxpayers Out in the Cold
The government is taking away people’s opportunity to make amends
09/29/2017
Where next for investment and asset management regulation?
Speech by Megan Butler, Executive Director of Supervision - Investment, Wholesale and Specialists at the FCA, delivered at the FT Investment Management Summit Europe 2017.
09/29/2017
Ogier's Guernsey and Luxembourg teams advise on Gentoo sale
TMF is a leading provider of high value business services operating and investing globally.
09/29/2017
ECHR ruling highlights the need for clear policies on employees' private communications
It is entirely possible for either an employee or an employer to find themselves in a very difficult position simply by not understanding the rules in place.
09/28/2017
Argentina to allow advisors to invest citizens' funds overseas
The change would provide legal assurance to private banks.
09/28/2017
Private Wealth Practice Earns Top Rankings In Leading Legal Directories
Higgs & Johnson has received a top tier ranking (Band 1) by Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2017 Guide, published by global legal services directory Chambers and Partners.
09/28/2017
Family Investment Companies: not just about tax
Our article considers Family Investment Companies as part of a wealth planning strategy
09/28/2017
The Balancing Act of Tax Reform by Nick Blundell, Corporate Tax Partner at RSM
Time will tell whether the UK tax base will be sufficiently broadened to allow further reductions in headline rates
09/28/2017
Swiss Banking Stuck in the Tax Mire
Banks must be concerned about the all-too-public investigations and searches of premises
09/28/2017
Tax cuts for the rich and budget cuts for the poor
Right now large American companies use offshore tax havens and other complex schemes to avoid nearly $135 billion in taxes every year.
09/28/2017
Switzerland paves way for new Money Gaming Act
The main focus of the Money Gaming Act is to combat fraud and underage online gambling.