01/04/2021

Swiss Crimefighters Cast Wary Eye on Crypto

A sluggish Swiss response to PDVSA and a stalled revision of money rinsing laws don't bode well for a looming exam. Switzerland's warm embrace of cryptocurrencies add yet another potential avenue for criminals to launder money.

01/04/2021

Financial Regulation Update

The FCA has also updated its webpage on transitional directions, and has published a new webpage on onshoring updates to its Handbook and Technical Standards. [22 Dec 2020]

12/31/2020

A new momentum for ESG in Asia

Sustainable investment has actually been around for a long time, particularly in the guise of socially responsible investing.

12/29/2020

Taxing the Wealthy Is Always Popular

The Commission cited a survey conducted in May this year indicating that 63% of respondents supported a one-off wealth tax on households with assets over 2 million pounds ($2.7 million), excluding homes and pensions.

12/27/2020

UK and EU strike an agreement on their future relationship

Although procedures will be put under unprecedented time pressures, our expectation is that the agreement should be able to be ratified by both the EU and UK sides as required to come into force in time for the deadline.