Managers of Wealth

Silicon Beach, or just another warm tax haven?

The ‘techxodus’ to southern states must not become a race to the bottom

TrustQuay signs international technology deal with Centralis

Laserfiche will enable all documents to be securely and effectively managed and, together with NavOne, will allow business processes to be automated as a core part of Centralis’ plans for digital transformation.

Maples Group Cayman donates an additional US$117,800 to charity

The Group's dedicated Dress for your Day initiative gives all employees the option to donate a portion of their monthly salary to charities, with the Group matching all donations made by its employees.

What are dematerialised securities, and why do they matter for Luxembourg?

Dematerialisation is essentially the process by which physical documents and certificates are changed into and then used in electronic format.

Odey ‘lunged’ at junior female banker, court hears

According to multiple reports, prosecutor Kerry Broome told the court that Odey, who was 39 at the time, accepted he propositioned the woman for sex but denies assaulting the woman.

Higgs & Johnson Extends Global Platform Through Collaboration with Andersen Global

This collaboration strengthens our commitment to our clients’ needs and further equips us to provide best-in-class solutions globally.”

Why Hong Kong Remains an Ideal Place to Resolve Your Commercial Disputes

As one of the leading commercial hubs for international business transactions, Hong Kong also prides itself as a prime location for dispute resolution not only in the Asia Pacific, but also worldwide.

What is the UK’s plan upon the revamp of Asset Holding Companies?

Part of achieving post-Brexit ambitions is likely to be reviewing how the country can establish itself either as a jurisdiction of choice or the ways in which it can attract more business.

Witnessing Wills In A Covid-19 World

A witness who appears by audio-visual link must, as soon as is reasonably practicable after witnessing the signing of the Will

Payments Fintech Nears Swiss Regulatory Nod

The license would be the second granted after Yapeal, under a Swiss scheme to foster financial start-ups.

Statement by Mark Steward, FCA Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight, on Woodford Investment Management Ltd and WCM Partners Ltd

Mr Woodford’s new business, WCM Partners Ltd, would need to apply for appropriate permissions before commencing any regulated activity in the UK.

Carey Olsen Singapore advises CN Energy on Nasdaq listing

The IPO raised US$20 million for the China-based manufacturer and supplier of wood-based activated carbon and a producer of biomass electricity.

UK Charity Commission announce consultation on responsible investment guidance

From the responses received, the Commission identified that one of the main barriers to responsible investments was a technical one.

JFSC fines three SG Kleinwort Hambros firms

The three SG Kleinwort Hambros firms acknowledged their failings at an early stage and have taken steps to make material changes to strengthen their governance arrangements and compliance systems and controls.

EU’s parliament extending blacklist criteria

Any expansion of the blacklist must be made by the EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council following an investigation and recommendation by the EU’s Code of Conduct Group.

Swiss Central Bank Urged to Lift Inflation Goal, Manage Currency

Economists publish paper calling for average 2% inflation aim

Bitcoin to hit fresh highs – but standby for regulator-triggered price swings

His warning comes as central banks and governments around the world ramp up their focus on digital currencies.

Swiss Wealth Tax Rakes in Cash as Covid Revives Global Debate

Levy captures annual value of assets from Bitcoin to beehives

The State of Financial Crime 2021

Technology, regulation, and the future of financial crime compliance

The Secret Luxembourg Base of Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia

The intensely hierarchical and clannish ’Ndrangheta have fanned out across the world from their home base in southern Italy, often using family-based chain migration to get footholds in new markets.

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