Managers of Wealth

GAM under fresh criticism over pay policies despite overhaul

Institutional Shareholder Services voicing new concerns

RSM's Weekly Tax Brief

We cover the latest developments.

The Siam Commercial Bank and Julius Baer launch strategic wealth management joint venture

Julius Baer’s international expertise and SCB’s on-the-ground experience form the foundation of these training and development programmes.

Innovative Guernsey songs fund beats £100 million fundraising target

The placing was oversubscribed in record time and attracted approximately £141.5 million.

JFSC sets standard for international finance centre regulation

The JFSC was awarded the top two ratings for the ten areas that were assessed.

Competition Intensifies to Court Hamburg’s Old Money

Companies are also attracted by foundations based in Hamburg

Treasury Finally Gives Much-Anticipated Tax Shelter Guidance For Wealthy Investors

The newly-proposed rules translate into more clarity and more flexibility for investors in the Opportunity Zones

FCA warns on increase in wealth manager scams

The regulator said its would prioritise its work to 'prevent or reduce harm' in the sector over the coming year.

Rebrand of Jordans Group to Vistra Now Complete

With the inclusion of legal services through Vistra Corporate Law

Butterfield Streamlines Group Operations

The Bank also effected an early retirement scheme in Bermuda, under which retiring employees responsibilities will be reallocated within existing operations locally and internationally to foster improvements in operating efficiency.

Africa's Biggest Fund Manager Is Said to Court Banker for CEO

South Africa’s PIC is said to seek Kennedy Bungane as head

The interest of Monegasque residency in the context of international exchange of information

In maintaining this balance Monaco preserves its place as a privileged location in the heart of Europe.

Credit Suisse Notches Win Against Wells FA Who Alleged Fraud

The case appears to be the first in which Credit Suisse has prevailed against claims filed by dozens of its former U.S. brokers seeking to collect forfeited compensation or to walk away from promissory notes.

MEPs strengthen EU financial watchdogs

To ensure a uniform application of EU rules and promote a true Capital Markets Union

Protecting whistle-blowers: new EU-wide rules approved

Whistle-blowers will be able to choose between internal and external reporting

Structuring art deals in the contemporary art market - top tips

Buyers must be wary and conduct proper due diligence beforehand.

British Virgin Islands – New Substance Rules for BVI Companies and Limited Partnerships

This BVI legislation was enacted in response to requirements established by the EU Code of Conduct Group in June 2018.

New Offshore Tax Avoidance Warning As Data Sharing Starts

The warning must take the form of a template drafted by HMRC

Credit Suisse to take controlling stake in Chinese securities joint venture

The Swiss bank would own 51 per cent of Credit Suisse Founder Securities after a capital injection

Citigroup to refund over $3 million to clients

Citigroup’s practices included its advisers asking customers about their personal circumstances, such as their tolerance for risk, and providing financial education about benefits and risks to customers who had no previous experience of investing in

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