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
The Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide lists institutional advisers and their quoted clients.
03/03/2014
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
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
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
Banker unfairly sacked over claims he was moonlighting for heavyweight champion
02/28/2014
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
Today I will focus on the Basel III leverage ratio and its role in the regulatory framework.
02/28/2014
The Law Commission for England and Wales today published its report on Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements.
02/28/2014
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'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
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
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.
02/25/2014
U.S. scrutinizing Swiss insurers in offshore probe
U.S. prosecutors are widening their probe of how Swiss banks helped wealthy Americans avoid taxes to look at insurers as well
02/25/2014
Fact Sheet: FATCA Amendments and Coordination Regulations
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service today issued the last substantial package of regulations necessary to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
02/25/2014
Wealth tax will drive rich out of SA
With Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s upcoming National Budget address around the corner, one has to wonder whether he will consider instituting a wealth tax in an attempt to increase revenue collection.