Managers of Wealth

Netherlands And Switzerland Agree On Tax Treatment Of Investment Vehicles

Investors are advised to analyse the implications of, and opportunities created by, the two mutual agreements

Robo-Advice Won't Prompt Rule Changes

Asset managers need to find a new way to talk about investment

Deutsche Bank to Pay $14 Billion?

The bank expects that they will lead to an outcome similar to those of peer banks which have settled at materially lower amounts.

HSBC wins dismissal of class action suit over Madoff feeder funds

The bank ignored serious red flags that should have alerted officials to the fraud, according to the investors.

International Financial Centres will facilitate the opening up of Cuba - Harneys

When Raul Castro took over from his brother as President of Cuba in 2008, he began a long-anticipated process of political and economic reform.

Getting to the ’art of the matter | Key considerations for using BVI structures in art-secured lending

Wealth managers increasingly see art as an integral part of any wealth management offering, while to art collectors, it is a valuable capital and investment asset.

Eyes wide open by Withers

Pre-nuptial and postnuptial agreements are increasingly popular among wealthy individuals who wish to protect their personal or family wealth from the unfortunate consequences of potential relationship breakdown.

The global battle for the entrepreneur and investor by Leon Kwong Wing, Withers

Singapore has long been a magnet for successful international investors and entrepreneurs, in part because of determined efforts by its government to attract talent, innovation and money from overseas.

Fighting money laundering by Shashi Nathan, Withers

A tough stance against financial crime is necessary to protect Singapore’s reputation as a clean and trusted financial centre.

New Tax Regulations Will Impact High-Net-Worth Estate Planning

What makes the law important to clients is that, by its terms, it is not retroactive to most planning done before its enactment in final form, which will, by the terms of the proposal, occur sometime after December 1, 2016.

Apple Wealth CEO challenges SEC suspension

Prasit arranged an urgent press conference to respond to the move, saying he would file a petition against the Securities and Exchange Commission

Private banks in Singapore reporting Indonesians embracing tax amnesty to police

Both the Singapore police and MAS declined to comment.

Pimco alleges Bill Gross leaked confidential pay data

Mr Gross is asking a judge to order Pimco to provide him with internal documents he says he needs to prove his case.

Dbriefs for Financial Services: Take the lead

The Internet of Things and intelligent buildings

Guernsey regulator signs MoU with Abu Dhabi counterpart

Zoë Cousens, Guernsey Finance’s Middle East representative, who was present at the signing ceremony along with Chief Executive Dominic Wheatley, said the MoU would aid her work in the region.

Appleby's Frances Woo named Managing Partner of the Year by ALB

Amongst strong competition, nominations included pre-eminent legal practitioners from the fields of onshore and offshore, with Appleby being the only offshore representative.

Who’s the baddie?

Following the European Commission ruling that Apple should pay Ireland €13bn in back taxes, the reaction from the US was indignant. So why do the US authorities appear to be more annoyed with Brussels than they are with Apple?

FCA plans to ban former Barclays executive

It is expected that the FCA will publish details of the case as early as today, the FT said.

Non-doms pay 10 times more in income tax than average taxpayer group

Survey: They'll 'move if the grass looks greener'

Bahamas Urged: ‘Resist’ New Global Tax Pressure

“The OECD has already said we’re well within our rights to do what we’re doing,” he added.

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