09/28/2018
Banker’s Arrest Puts Boom Years Under Scrutiny at Swiss Bank
Julius Baer is clamping down after a series of run-ins involving Venezuelan oil money, FIFA bribes and arms sales to Russia.
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09/28/2018
How the United Arab Emirates became an oasis for tax evaders
The enterprising and tax-shy can still exploit loopholes in the system
09/27/2018
No fault divorce plans could make financial settlements easier
ANALYSIS: Divorce reforms in England and Wales go some way to introducing "no fault" divorce, but more clarity and development is needed as the UK government's consultation on reform progresses.
09/27/2018
Experts weigh in on what to do after the Fed's rate hike
The U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates 25 basis points.
09/27/2018
Dial Monaco for Murder
“Daughter’s partner accused of ordering killing of city’s richest woman.” – reports
09/27/2018
Morgan Stanley Loses Little Legal Battle with Potentially Big Consequences
The ruling, however, could hardly have been welcome news at Morgan Stanley and may even have broader implications for the brokerage industry
09/26/2018
Ex-Soros PM to Convert Hedge Funds to Family Office
Randall Yuen will shut down Jafra Capital Management’s long-short funds at the end of this month after just two years.
09/26/2018
How Swiftly Should a Hedge Fund Respond to a Whistle-Blower?
Investors have every reason to question GAM’s eight-month delay.
09/26/2018
Carey Olsen acts for successful appellants in important 'forum non conveniens' BVI Court of Appeal decision
Carey Olsen has one of the largest dispute resolution and insolvency practices in the offshore legal field led by 17 partners across nine international offices.
09/26/2018
Chelsea FC owner ‘a threat to public security’ in Switzerland
Damning police report into Abramovich’s attempt to secure Swiss residency made public
09/26/2018
Not dealing with unexplained wealth orders can have consequences
Whereas, previously, law enforcement had to prove in court that an asset was purchased with laundered funds, unexplained wealth orders shift the burden of proof to the property’s owner.
09/26/2018
Tax Whistleblower Receives $13.6 Million Dollar Award
We thank the whistleblower for the courage to come forward
09/25/2018
EU tax haven blacklist blocks just 1% of financial secrecy services threatening EU economies
On average, EU member states have put in place treaties that give their tax authorities power to retrieve some information in respect of 82 per cent of the financial secrecy services facing their countries, according to the Tax Justice Network’s res
09/25/2018
UK non-dom strategies for 'resetting the clock' using alternative residence jurisdictions
Guernsey & the Isle of Man offer UK non-doms alternative tax residency jurisdictions that will ensure they continue to enjoy significant tax benefits while maximising days spent in the UK. Read this Dixcart article to find out more.
09/25/2018
Bitcoin Core Developer Joins Forces With Former Morgan Stanley Exec To Warn SEC
“Bitcoin is fundamentally a technological system with many nooks and crannies,” Bishop told Forbes.
09/25/2018
Appleby partners recognised in Citywealth's Top 200 most powerful women of 2018
Vanessa has been awarded many professional accolades to date.
09/24/2018
« Services to asset managers are now the biggest growth driver. »
On the regulatory side, things have changed as well over the past years.
09/24/2018
Could remote Marshall Islands nuclear wasteland become the 'next Hong Kong'?
It would become the "Rongelap Atoll Special Administrative Region", a utopia for foreign investment with relaxed tax and visa requirements.
09/24/2018
GDPR and Singapore Companies
The GDPR will affect companies in Singapore in various way.
09/24/2018
Value of M&A deals of US companies targeting UK businesses up 115% to £79bn
The confidence that US investors have placed in the UK is indicative of the underlying strength of UK businesses and the openness of its economy.