Managers of Wealth

How Irish reporter got huge tax-haven data leak

One day, a confidential source told him he would receive a special package. When it arrived, Ryle was stunned by its contents.

Privacy and Mobile Apps: Risks and Recommendations - Pinsent Masons

The Working Party concluded by providing a list of minimum requirements each stakeholder must perform and provides further recommendations as to how the risks in this area can be averted and mitigated.

Clients take little notice of regulation, Hargreaves says

Discount broker sees record results from increased interest in DIY investing

Arjent seeks £2m from ex-management team in High Court

Arjent, the stockbroker and investment management firm, alleges a variety of misrepresentation and contract claims against Couch, chief operating officer Christopher Deacon and business development head Kevin Spear, Wealth Manager understands.

French tax probe eyes 353 prospective UBS clients

Swiss asked for help in investigation

Finra Fines Merrill Lynch $1.05 Million

In any customer transaction, a firm or its registered persons must use reasonable diligence to ensure that the purchase or sale price to the customer is as favorable as possible under current market conditions.

Germany buys leaked Swiss bank data on tax evasion

German authorities said they have purchased a CD containing secret Swiss bank account details of thousands of alleged tax evadors

Europe's fight against tax havens still has far to go

Recent tax scandals have portrayed the inefficiency of the European Union to nail down offshore tax-dodgers and the necessity for an automatic exchange of information.

Threat of 'wealth tax' on holiday homes

Britons who own homes in Spain and other troubled eurozone states could face a new "wealth tax" to help fund future bail-outs, influential German economists have suggested.

Ex-HSBC worker says bank information shows tax-evasion and money-laundering

Swiss authorities want Falciani, who has French and Italian citizenship, sent back to Switzerland to face charges of allegedly revealing secrets and breach of banking secrecy _ which could lead to a seven-year jail term.

Chinese banking giant puts legal panel in spotlight

It is understood that the company already operates a roster of advisers in Europe, with the panel in question covering the full range of practice areas.

French MPs declare wealth in armchairs, watches and kayaks

Historic exercise known as Le Grand Déballage raises eyebrows with assets from €4,500 armchair to carbon canoes revealed

Billionaire Sues FTI Over Soros Smear Campaign Claim

FTI said the claims were without merit.

Austria finance minister turns heat on UK 'tax evasion'

Maria Fekter said the EU cannot force Austria to reform its banking secrecy laws without also forcing the UK to crack down on tax havens in its jurisdiction

Merkel and Cameron lay groundwork for tax evasion fight

Both Merkel and Cameron want the EU to have an "ambitious offer on the table" when talks get underway with the US on trade deals later this year.

Wealth tax to pay for EU bail-outs

Wealthy households would face new taxes on property and other assets under German plans to prop up the struggling eurozone

Germany wants 'tax FBI'

In the light of recent offshore tax evasion revelations, the German government needed more enforcement capability to pursue scofflaws.

OSC accuses former CIBC, UBS investment banker of improper trades

He has negotiated a settlement agreement, which will be considered by a hearing panel on April 16.

A&O makes up 19 to partner around the world including six in London

This year's round comes after the firm made up 23 new partners in 2012, including nine female promotions. Just two of this year's new partners are women.

Barclays analyst caught in email gaffe: We’re going to steal website’s ideas

Barclays has been accused of “inappropriate” behaviour

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