11/05/2020
UBS CEO Drops Anchor in Swiss Tax Haven
The canton abuts Zurich and is known for flat tax rates for billionaires but also for milder rates of income tax than that of, for example, the city of Zurich, where UBS is headquartered.
11/05/2020
The Government usually takes this step—issuing a warning—as a precursor to embarking on some sort of action so that a target cannot later complain that it was not put on notice of the risks associated with violating a sanction.
11/05/2020
Among the subjects discussed were the Government’s view of the future of financial services regulation after the UK leaves the EU Single Market
11/05/2020
The CMA has ordered FNZ to sell GBST after finding their completed merger could lead to a reduction in the quality of service and higher prices.
11/05/2020
Russell David Jameson was an adviser at an authorised firm and approved by the regulator to hold influential and customer facing functions.
11/04/2020
The parties either appear personally before the Royal Court or appoint an attorney or authorised representative to appear on behalf of themselves or their company.
11/04/2020
Based on the consultation, the Federal Council clarified the bill from a content and linguistic viewpoint, ensuring in particular that the cantons are more involved in the preparation of mutual agreement procedures.
11/04/2020
Large Fund Managers would also be required to assess the relevance and utility of scenario analysis for evaluating the climate resilience of their strategies and keep internal records of those assessments.
11/03/2020
This transaction will help expand our local presence with a partner that represents an ideal strategic and cultural fit for our firm.
11/03/2020
Wealthy investors rely more on professional advice, study finds
11/03/2020
Among the nine recognised, Ben Morgan, partner and head of the Guernsey corporate practice, is also the only Guernsey-based lawyer to be recognised as one of six 'global elite thought leaders' for the offshore region.
11/03/2020
The FS Bill proposes certain measures, a number of which are aimed at avoiding functional issues with rules introduced during the UK’s membership of the EU
11/02/2020
Lombard Bank fined €340,000 by FIAU over money laundering shortcomings
FIAU finds low level of risk assessment and enhanced due diligence for PEP and voluminous transactions at Lombard Bank
11/01/2020
The Irish Finance Bill 2020 has now been published and contains the legislation to implement the Irish Budget measures of 13 October 2020 and also certain new measures.
11/01/2020
The Framework examines the DOJ’s role in prosecuting related misconduct, including applicable federal statutes, key partnerships, and enforcement challenges.
10/30/2020
The ECB is looking increasingly maxed out when it comes to “traditional” monetary policy.
10/30/2020
Swiss National Bank and BIS announce digital currency trial by 2020 end
The trial will also allow the banks to see how the technology syncs with existing payment systems, as well as providing more effective routes to monitoring compliance.
10/30/2020
Brexit: VAT and the end of the transitional period
This has significant VAT implications for UK suppliers involved in international supply chains.
10/30/2020
Brexit: Immigration update for EU nationals
In order to safeguard the rights of EU citizens after Brexit, the UK government introduced the EUSS.
10/30/2020
During a hastily scheduled press conference before the presidential debate, Bobulinski showed reporters three phones that spanned 2015 to 2018, saying they were evidence that he would provide the FBI.