10/01/2013
October 1 2013 marks the first-year anniversary of Herbert Smith Freehills following last year's landmark full-equity merger, which was one of the largest ever in the legal sector.
10/01/2013
Warner agreed to pay a civil penalty of almost $53.6 million.
09/30/2013
The FCA and the Bank of England took over supervision from the Financial Services Authority
09/30/2013
Swiss banks have now been told they must comply with the American law by July 2014
09/30/2013
Experts said one plan was virtually 'untraceable'
09/29/2013
Certain SEC-regulated entities are required to establish programs that detect and respond to red flags of identity theft.
09/29/2013
The plaintiffs’ claim amounting to about SGD 94 million and HKD 186 million
09/29/2013
This follows its legal challenges to EU plans for a tax on financial transactions
09/29/2013
Advisers should ensure they discuss a lower risk alternative investment product alongside the investment strategy they ultimately recommend in order to mitigate the chance of future legal claims
09/28/2013
The London Bullion Market Association could charge its member banks more or even disband its Gold Forward Offered Rates after a string of new regulations in the financial market
09/25/2013
The challenge was filed by HM Treasury at the European Court of Justice in Strasbourg last Friday, September 20.
09/25/2013
A former accountant for Bernard Madoff has been indicted on charges he helped the convicted swindler defraud thousands of customers in the Ponzi scheme masterminded by Madoff, nearly five years after the fraud was uncovered.
09/24/2013
There is no duty for companies to mitigate tax bills for shareholders’ benefit, says law firm Farrer & Co, reports Calum Fuller
09/24/2013
Global head of business transformation Oliver Campbell and his team were rewarded for radically improving efficiencies of legal services delivery.
09/22/2013
Draft Commission Regulations for Money Market Funds - Withers
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09/22/2013
FATCA update for fiduciaries - Withers
Trusts covered by an applicable IGA will be subject to home country implementing legislation.
09/22/2013
British residents with Swiss assets were hit with a one-off levy of between 21% and 41% in May, while a further withholding tax on future gains and income of up to 43% will be applied annually.
09/22/2013
They must also emphasise there are no guarantees a positive return will be achieved over any time period.
09/22/2013
DFSA Slaps Fine on Former Private Banker
He also restricted from performing financial works for a period of six years
09/22/2013
Ex-BNP Paribas Private Banker Fined by Dubai Regulator
"It's a pretty strong move by the regulator and shows they are getting more serious now in protecting client interests. Previously, these events wouldn't be made public," said one asset management source, who declined to be identified