08/04/2014

US targets German bank over Zimbabwe diamond finances

The United States has placed a German financial institution under strict surveillance for clearing payments for Zimbabwe’s diamonds at the recent Dubai diamond tender, state media reported Sunday.

08/04/2014

Four promotions at Ogier Legal

Ogier Legal has announced that four Channel Island based lawyers were promoted on 1 August as part of their continued investment in training and developing top quality lawyers.

08/03/2014

A Post-AIFMD World by Des Pierce, SS&C

On a positive note, all responses to our survey suggested that AIFMs were prepared to meet the requirements of the AIFMD and the questions and knowledge demonstrated would support that sense of readiness.

08/01/2014

Ex-UBS Banker Weil Seeks Video Testimony From Overseas

Former UBS AG banker Raoul Weil, accused of helping Americans evade taxes, may be allowed to call fellow bankers as witnesses to testify from overseas by video because they fear arrest if they travel to the U.S.

08/01/2014

Leading international law firm enters South Africa via alliance

This collaboration will enhance the strength of the two firms’ international offerings, providing clients with immediate access to leading Africa practices with recognised expertise across multiple sectors including Energy & Infrastructure and N