07/27/2020
Guidance on making wills using video-conferencing
The Government is introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology for the witnessing of wills being made.
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
07/27/2020
International Initiatives can Convince Tax Havens to Turn Over a New Leaf
Given that some countries which the EU currently identifies as tax havens, such as Panama or the Cayman Islands, have built entire industries out of helping firms avoid the taxman, the prospects of convincing them to clean up their act might seem slim.
07/27/2020
Benefits and certainty of Guernsey’s UK and EU access underlined as Brexit talks miss deadline
Guernsey continues to have well-established cooperation agreements in place, which leaves the island in a strong and certain position.
07/27/2020
Deutsche Bank to end global business activities in coal mining by 2025
The revised Fossil Fuels Policy and signing the Equator Principles are both components of Deutsche Bank’s sustainability strategy.
07/27/2020
IBF and MAS Launch Skills Map to Enhance Capabilities of Family Office Advisors
Training programmes accredited by IBF under the skills map will be able to benefit from the IBF-Standards Training Scheme grant
07/27/2020
Top lawyer accused of relaying offer of £1m 'bribe' to police, say court transcripts
Exclusive: Mishcon de Reya partner Mike Stubbs allegedly relayed offer as part of plot to release €300m from Swiss bank account
07/27/2020
FCA launches revamped register
It can help consumers avoid scams and enables firms to cross-check references and make their key staff known to customers.
07/26/2020
Capital gains tax reliefs and allowances
The UK tax regime is notoriously complex and there are various reliefs for CGT available, including for the sale of business assets and for the sale of your main home.
07/24/2020
Maples Funds and Investment Management Update - Ireland and Luxembourg - Q2 2020
Our Funds & Investment Management quarterly update considers recent legal, regulatory and tax developments in Ireland and Luxembourg.
07/24/2020
Facilitation of Cross Border Restructuring
The severe economic ramifications of Covid-19 are being, and will be, felt across all areas of industry and society for some time to come.
07/24/2020
Trust Registration Service and Fifth Money Laundering Directive… are we nearly there?
Many commentators sought further reassurances regarding access to information held on the TRS.
07/24/2020
London Laundromat: Police seize £2 million profits of Italian mafia gang held in British banks
Castaldi and Enzo Ceravolo, a director of the company involved, gave a London address when setting up the business, but it was a forwarding address with no sign of the pair using it to live in.
07/24/2020
Argentina Confronts its Multi-Billion Dollar Offshore Wealth Problem
The government first implemented a beneficial ownership register, which is key to tracking down where citizens and businesses keep their money.
07/24/2020
Regulatory alert for large 'complex' charities issued by the Charity Commission
The Commission’s decision to send the alert followed its inquiry into RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People), and its findings of governance and safeguarding failures at this charity.
07/24/2020
Benefits and certainty of Guernsey’s UK and EU access underlined as Brexit talks miss deadline
The island was one of the first jurisdictions to be approved by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to provide third-country passporting without conditions.
07/23/2020
Should I file a complaint against my wealth manager with the FSCA?
Steps to take before approaching the regulator.
07/23/2020
Offshore Separate Portfolio Companies in the Family Office and Private Client World
SPCs and SACs are offshore limited liability companies with an added twist.
07/23/2020
Appleby Instructed on Monsoon and Accessorize Administrations, Obtaining Recognition of UK Officeholders
Appleby is the only firm which offers restructuring and insolvency capability across all three Crown Dependencies.
07/23/2020
Despite COVID-19, Asset and Wealth Management Deals Surge
Two deals, by Morgan Stanley and Franklin Templeton, stand out, according to PwC.
07/23/2020
Credit Suisse Faces New Lawsuit in Singapore Over Rogue Trader
Credit Suisse has sought to limit to court battles over Patrice Lescaudron, the bank’s former star wealth manager, to Geneva where he was convicted in 2018.