09/01/2014
That prospect had drawn concern from technology companies - fearful of losing revenue from foreign customers worried that U.S. law enforcement might win broad power to seize their data.
09/01/2014
The proposal comes while a number of nations are facing debt problems
09/01/2014
Baker & McKenzie has provided legal advice to high-profile striker Leonardo Ulloa, a former Brighton player, in relation to his transfer to English team Leicester City FC.
08/31/2014
The crackdown, which could make criminals of those ignorant of tax law or those who forget about assets, is contained in proposals made by HM Revenue & Customs earlier this month.
08/31/2014
Some firms have left the U.S. system not through inversions but through buyouts by investment funds
08/29/2014
is review of the tax agency’s high-wealth individuals program found that between 2011-12 and 2012-13 the super rich had clawed back more than half (52 per cent or $477 million) of the $909 million the tax office disputed.
08/28/2014
With the future funding capability of the Northern Rock Foundation still uncertain, charities in the North East may face the loss of a valuable, significant North East focussed donor.
08/28/2014
The failure, which affected all Deutsche’s Equity Swap CFD transaction reports in this period, breaches FCA rules on transaction reporting.
08/27/2014
The court denied Weil’s motion to obtain live video testimony
08/27/2014
Firm’s Supervisory Failures over Fee Processing Led to Client Overcharges at Times
08/27/2014
Argentina’s banking regulator has revoked the charter for Bank of New York Mellon to operate in the country.
08/26/2014
Making the domicile decision: key factors to consider when selecting an MSR - KPMG
In this edition of AIFMD Insider News, we examine the key factors managers will need to consider when selecting a Member State of Reference (MSR) in Europe.
08/25/2014
New Zealand Police seize assets of Chinese-born millionaire in money-laundering probe
Yan, who has a reputation for spending millions in the city's biggest casino, was seen meeting a defense lawyer Simon Lance after the raid
08/25/2014
The technology giant is facing scrutiny amid findings that it is housing nearly $92 billion offshore in an effort to avoid as much as $29 billion in US taxes.
08/24/2014
The German federal department responsible for chasing lost East German assets has filed a complaint in a Zurich court against Julius Baer.
08/24/2014
A confiscation order was initially put in place in September 2012 for £417,031.52 and has now been fully satisfied following the sale of the apartment.
08/24/2014
Firms in the financial services industry are known for being subject to a growing number of regulations.
08/22/2014
Private bank loses 200m case in DIFC
No figure for compensation was set but the family has been claiming over $26.5 million.
08/22/2014
Julius Bär sued for missing German millions
Switzerland’s largest private bank, Julius Bär, has been hit by a German demand to pay back €135 million in assets that went missing during the reunification of East and West Germany.
08/21/2014
HMRC removes some advantages of voluntary disclosure - Withers
The original purpose of the LDF when it was launched back in 2009 was to allow individuals with assets in Liechtenstein and undisclosed tax liabilities to settle those liabilities with HMRC on exceptionally advantageous terms.