Managers of Wealth

Update on Cayman Islands Private Funds Law and Regulation

The rules recognise that certain private funds do not prepare marketing materials, and do not require them to do so.

Paris art experts arrested over looted antiquities

It comes amid claims that Paris is an international centre for trade in illegal artefacts.

Clients of jailed ‘playboy’ adviser sue Tavistock

Chief executive Brian Raven said the firm is facing ‘no further’ FOS complaints, but two former clients are currently taking legal action.

Ultra-Rich Monaco Wants to Fund Social Impact Projects With Security Tokens

Given Monaco’s high concentration of wealth (one in every three people is a millionaire and the place attracts hundreds of billionaires), it’s surprising it doesn’t have much of a financial center – like the comparably small Lichte

The demise of IBOR: key considerations to prepare for the phase out

A number of bank issuers have already started to make the proactive step to transferring their older legacy deals that will cross over into 2021 to alternative rates.

Three key considerations for tax and legal leaders

They are at the forefront of crafting essential strategies to maintain a positive cash flow, drive the implementation of government relief measures

Four Brothers Fight Over Letter Dividing $11.2 Billion Fortune

Siblings’ dispute revolves around ownership of Hinduja Bank

The future of Ireland’s funds industry post COVID-19

Opportunities lie in four key areas: funds industry service provision, technology, portfolio and risk management, and fund governance.

Black Swan may yet prove to be a phoenix rising from the ashes

This decision is significant as for the past 10 years the courts of the British Virgin Islands have regularly granted freezing orders under the so-called Black Swan jurisdiction

Warranty Claims: On Time, But too Late?

That explains the due diligence that is usually conducted by buyers, where the buyer and its advisors scrutinise the target company and its assets and liabilities in rigorous detail.

Migration of Non-Jersey Limited Partnerships into Jersey: New Regulations

Update prepared by Felicia de Laat (LP Partner, Jersey), Tim Morgan (Partner, Jersey) and Ben Robins (Partner, Jersey).

Council of Europe Calls for More Cross-Border Financial Probes

The EU has in recent years strengthened its legal framework for countering money-laundering and financing of terrorism.

Over 40 new firms commit to promoting gender diversity in financial services

Over 40 new companies have signed up to the Women In Finance charter, which aims to promote gender diversity in Financial Services, the City Minister John Glen has announced today.

Global tax guide to doing business in...

This edition of our annual insight piece is aimed at providing a high-level overview of the tax consequences that face businesses planning to expand international operations.

Appleby Asia Group Head is REcognized in the IFLR1000 Women Leaders List 2020

Women Leaders recognises the leading female transactional lawyers in the world.

UBS Expands Client Offering for Separately Managed Accounts to Include Third Party Asset Manager Strategies With No Additional Fees

UBS is committed to offering an open and transparent platform

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