03/05/2014
What price taxation? Swiss privacy and the truth about offshore banking
Nowhere was the unedifying hubris of the bankster classes more obvious than in Swiss real estate.
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
03/05/2014
London HNWI buyers scared by tax changes
Even rumours of a so-called “mansion tax” were enough to stagnate the prime property market in London, a panel of experts heard today
03/05/2014
Indiai posts officers in 7 nations to crack down on offshore tax evasion
India has recently operationalised seven new Income Tax Overseas Units (ITOUs) in countries like Germany, US and France.
03/04/2014
Bircham Dyson Bell strengthens private client with Ambrose Appelbe merger
Bircham Dyson Bell managing partner Jesper Christensen said he had approached Ambrose Appelbe some time ago on a speculative basis, with a view to strengthening the firm’s family and private client teams.
03/04/2014
Carey Olsen remains top offshore legal adviser to LSE clients
The Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide lists institutional advisers and their quoted clients.
03/03/2014
Britain to scrap Bitcoin tax
The UK’s welcoming approach to Bitcoin contrasts with the approach of other countries, amid concerns about its use for tax evasion and money laundering as well as its notoriety for wide fluctuations in value.
03/03/2014
Linklaters loses second capital markets partner in two months
Linklaters has lost another capital markets partner with the exit of Nigel Pridmore, who quit the firm last month.
03/03/2014
Review of implementation of platform rules
Watch our video for the findings of our review of how firms are preparing for the implementation of the new platform rules.
03/03/2014
US FATCA in the UK | Updated HMRC Guidance Notes released
These guidance notes supersede the version released on 14 August 2013 and reflect the contributions received from UK businesses and advisers prior to the updated US FATCA Regulations issued by the IRS and US Treasury on 20 February 2014.
03/03/2014
Lloyds private banker wins substantial compensation for unfair dismissal
Banker unfairly sacked over claims he was moonlighting for heavyweight champion
02/28/2014
Ex-ABN Amro Lawyer Sues for Bias Over Black Sheep Remark
ABN Amro Group NV’s former top lawyer in the U.K. sued the Dutch lender for race discrimination over her treatment by an executive who allegedly said “let’s talk about all things black” and claimed he couldn’t see her in a ph
02/28/2014
Banking on leverage by Stefan Ingves, Chairman of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and Governor of Sveriges Riksbank
Today I will focus on the Basel III leverage ratio and its role in the regulatory framework.
02/28/2014
Law Commission Report on Pre-nups – What does it all mean? by Withers
The Law Commission for England and Wales today published its report on Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements.
02/28/2014
Banking giant discovers fraud in Mexico unit, cuts 2013 earnings
As a result of the incident, the bank will take an estimated $235 million after-tax, or $360 million pre-tax, charge against last year's earnings.
02/27/2014
Leading offshore law firm advises largest ever real estate fund to list in London
The firm has advised on the Jersey legal and regulatory aspects of the establishment of the new fund
02/27/2014
Credit Suisse CEO Fights Back on Tax Evasion Claims
Credit Suisse's chief executive will hit back at allegations the Swiss bank was a willing accomplice in U.S. tax evasion on Wednesday, blaming instead a small group of its private bankers for helping Americans conceal their wealth.
02/27/2014
Would you prefer to do time in the US or Switzerland?' US senator asks Credit Suisse banker
Credit Suisse faces the wrath of a Senate hearing over alleged attempts to conceal up to $10bn from the taxman
02/26/2014
Frequently asked questions on Basel III monitoring
This document provides answers to technical and interpretive questions raised by supervisors and banks during the Committee’s Basel III monitoring. The document intends to facilitate the completion of the monitoring questionnaire and is not to be co
02/26/2014
Bank of England approach to supervising international banks
The Bank of England has published a Consultation Paper on its approach to supervising international banks.
02/25/2014
Expats With Property in UK to Face Capital Gains Tax
Expats non-resident in the UK who own British property will become liable for capital gains tax from next year.