Managers of Wealth

Norton Rose announces 33 global partner promotions ahead of US combination

For the second consecutive year, female partners accounted for a strong percentage of all promotions (42% this year and 44% last year).

Luxembourg supports Britain's legal challenge to Financial Transaction Tax

The finance minister of Luxembourg has thrown his weight behind Britain’s legal challenge of Europe’s controversial financial transactions tax

OECD reports new developments in tax information exchange

The report covers three strategic initiatives

Three more banks to be punished by Financial Conduct Authority for Libor scandal

THE Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the City’s new watchdog, expects to fine three more banks for Libor manipulation before the end of the year.

As U.S. Settlement For 300 Swiss Banks Dawns, Prosecution Risks Remain

Sometimes the U.S. government shakes it menacingly. See With Indictments, IRS Will Get More Data From Swiss.

Leading international law firm promotes five to partner worldwide

Recognising, developing and promoting talent within our firm is a key part of our growth strategy

Dechert, Quinn and Weil among revenue risers in growth year for US firms

All but seven saw their UK revenues rise in 2012

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.

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