Managers of Wealth

A view from Jersey and Guernsey

As a result, the MLP should simplify local regulatory requirements for structures which choose to be AIFMD complaint.

Why China’s Richest Worry About Moving Money Abroad

Affluent asset-holders are finding strict foreign exchange rules are bad for their wealth.

When the Wall of Secrecy Collapses

The NYT Articles reads like a novel that is a real “page turner”.

1MDB: Emboldened Trusts Wrangle Over Jho Low Assets

Low is fighting in Los Angeles court to keep those assets, exposing an unseemly side of the private banking and trustee industry that is usually kept out of sight.

Do these 8 men really have as much money as half of world’s poor?

The bottom line is that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.

Staying relevant in a new insurance landscape

Who says this will then influence the way advice gets given, as well as how it is remunerated.

UBS France Said to Be Charged With Harassment Amid Tax Probe

The people asked not to be named as the status of the case is confidential.

JPMorgan to HSBC Face Fines in S. African Rand-Rigging Probe

It referred the case to an antitrust tribunal, concluding an investigation that began in 2015.

The end of privacy?

Behaviour is increasingly managed by public debate, which moves the boundaries of what is regarded as unacceptable.

Deutsche Bank examined Trump's account for Russia links

Bank looked for evidence of whether loans to president were underpinned by guarantees from Moscow, Guardian learns

Educating India's next generation of advisers

Impetus is among the first few pure equity research firms in India.

One Punch Death Who was Oliver Dearlove, why is Trevor Timon accused of punching him and what has happened since?

Oliver has been remembered as a kind man who 'had a lot of life to live'

Swiss Corporate Tax Reform by Dr. Reto Boehi, Eversheds

The reform was rejected as a result of different factors.

10 people have been arrested in connection with a €25 million international gold smuggling ring

The group members are accused of being part of a criminal organisation involved in gold laundering in Italy.

EU Panama Papers Inquiry Chief Condemns U.K. No-Show

It was “most disappointing and regrettable that no one at the political level at HM Treasury was able or willing to meet” during the trip to London last week from the European Parliament’s Panama Papers inquiry committee

Smith & Williamson Jersey transfers trust business to First Names Group

The Jersey office of Smith & Williamson continues to offer a full range of tax, accounting and investment and management services.

Tougher stance on EU country-by-country reporting

This week the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs put forward plans to reduce the turnover threshold for country-by-country reporting from €750m to €40m – highlighting a much tougher stance on tax avoidan

8 Things Advisors Can Learn From Johnny Depp

As it only covers money in retirement accounts.

Wall Street Needs to Put All Clients First

The fiduciary rule shouldn't apply just to retirement accounts, it should apply to all investment accounts, no matter the size and type.

Guernsey Advances Asian Push

The jurisdiction is keen to promote itself as a financial centre to Asian based clients.

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