Managers of Wealth

Former UBS AG Hong Kong banker charged by ICAC in HK$1.5 million bribery case

The defendant was working in the bank’s global wealth management and business banking team.

Cayman Top Offshore Jurisdiction For Dealmaking in 2016

With the volume and value of deals down from 2015, the report found 2016 marked a return to business as usual as transactions reset to levels familiar before the 2015 outlier.

Chinese banks race to stay liquid, funded ahead of PBOC risk inspection

Wealth management products (WMPs), often linked to shadow banking, have seen explosive growth in the last few years even as authorities try to contain risks from a rapid build-up in debt.

Rich people love tax havens—and under Trump, the problem will only get worse

The allegations shed that much more light on the murky world of offshore financing.

DLA Piper announces cooperation agreement with Peruvian firm

This is in addition to the firm's cooperation agreement with Campos Mello in Brazil.

Tax Evasion: FG Goes After Nigerian Billionaires

It is a pity that Nigeria has one of the lowest tax regime ratio globally at 6 percent.

Wolters Kluwer Real Rate Report® Shows Law Firm Rates Rising at the Fastest Pace Since the 2008 Recession

Law firms benefit by leveraging the report to understand market competition and demonstrate their relative value during negotiations.

Exchange control relaxations for fund managers? by Magda Snyckers

The first statement in the Budget Review entitled “Tax treatment of foreign member funds” reads as follows:

Advice firms look to technology for regulatory answers

Now large advice firms are already eyeing its potential to help them reach more clients, through even more channels, without the compliance hangover.

Collyer Bristow ranked in eprivateclient Top Law Firms 2017

The rankings are based on a survey of over 140 UK law firms based on data from 2016 with 46 firms being selected.

Appleby Ranked in Band 1 in Mauritius

Gilbert Noel was one of only two lawyers to be ranked in Band 2 in the same category.

Towry court case casts shadow over Tilney adviser exits

Towry famously failed to uphold restrictive covenants in court and Tilney has tried to tie advisers into even stricter contracts.

Tax haven debate shows many people don't know the difference between a business and a company

Companies exist to box up ownership and control and allocate responsibility and risk.

Temenos Claims Collaboration Between Banks and Fintech Key to Survival

The study shows that new regulations are pointed out as one of the top 3 biggest impacts on the banking industry over the next three years

The many shades of corporate tax evasion

We need better and more data to detect and deter tax evasion by companies

Former fund manager who lost millions in Madoff scam falls to death from New York hotel

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jersey private funds: a new regime

With effect from 18 April Jersey is introducing a new regime in respect of private funds - simplifying the regulatory regime, and extending the benefits of flexibility and speed across Jersey's private funds space.

Fidelity's RIA business: a strong No. 2 that's working harder

The firm doesn't have as many adviser assets as rival Charles Schwab & Co., but together they control 70% of the market

UK/UAE treaty allows expats to cash out pensions tax free

Head of international technical sales at Old Mutual Wealth.

The Isle of Man’s new regulations and what they mean for life offices, advisers and customers

The purpose of this article is to explain what is changing and what it will mean for life offices, advisers and customers.

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