Managers of Wealth

Fourth European Money Laundering Directive Published - Collas-Crill

Publicly available ultimate beneficial ownership registers appear to have been restricted to 'taxable' trusts in the EU's Fourth Money Laundering Directive.

New York billionaire sues Canadian designer for defamation amid Bahamas feud

Some environmental groups and residents have said the expansion may damage the surrounding ecosystem and beaches.

Spotlight: Chinese premier's Switzerland trip further develops bilateral ties, cooperation

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's presence at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum and visit to Switzerland further promoted bilateral ties to a new level, and injected new conceptions into the cooperation.

Switzerland promises cooperation to India on tax matters

Switzerland on Wednesday assured India of full cooperation on tax information exchange and agreed to discuss the issue of black money stashed in Swiss banks.

China, Switzerland to Sign Agreement on Zurich RMB Offshore Hub

The financial agreement is set to bestow upon Switzerland a target of 50 billion yuan

Searching Black money is like peeling onion

The issue of Indians hoarding black money in Swiss Bank and in other tax havens has been a political issue for so many years.

China, Switzerland sign deal on yuan trading in Zurich

The deal was concluded during the visit of Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Governance lessons from Pope Francis

There is also the reality that even those Cardinals and bishops with good intentions do not have the earthly skills of managing money

Morgan Stanley Sets New Goals Amid Wealth Management Turnaround, Trading Woes

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman hit important milestones in 2014, including a 20% pre-tax margin for the bank’s wealth management division, which accomplish many of the targets he initially laid out when taking the reins of the bank in the years aft

Liz Field, CEO of the Wealth Management Association comments on US and UK cyber games

As the British Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama meet to discuss the growing threat of cyber crime and the increasing risk to business, Liz Field, CEO of the Wealth Management Association, the trade body whose members manage &

International law firm launches dedicated international private wealth practice

The newly launched practice will offer services covering international tax and estate planning, immigration, property advice and litigation support.

Switzerland, Italy Reach Agreement On Tax Treaty

The new agreement as "unthinkable several years ago

Swiss Whistleblower Rudolf Elmer Convicted of Violating Bank-Secrecy Laws

Former Julius Baer Employee Charged With Submitting Client Data to WikiLeaks

UK pension liberalisation and how the changes affect expats

In his 2014 budget, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the most significant pension liberalisation of the past century

UBS to Pay $14.4 Million Fine for Violations in U.S. 'Dark Pool'

The SEC also highlighted several other violations by UBS

IRS Switches On FATCA Tax Information Swapping

The controversial law has triggered worldwide protests from financial firms and US taxpayers

UBS Hit With Record Dark Pool Fine for Breaking U.S. Rules

UBS consented to the SEC’s order without admitting or denying the findings.

Swiss Ditches the Silly Central Banking Policies

In a surprise announcement, the Swiss National Bank abandoned its silly policy of defending a peg to the euro.

New EU rules force wealth firms to disclose all underlying costs

This figure will include initial and ongoing costs, transaction, custody and research costs, performance fees and exit charges.

Switzerland’s Financial Centre Reforms Are A Work In Progress

In the last few months Switzerland has made progress in making its financial centre internationally compliant.

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