04/09/2020
It has been seeking, on behalf of the applicant, a declaration that proposed third party funding shall not breach the laws of champerty and maintenance as the funding arrangement falls into the ‘access to justice’ exception, such that it can b
04/09/2020
The CPMI and IOSCO encourage jurisdictions to continue to adopt measures that will enable them to fully implement the PFMI.
04/09/2020
Daniel Stutzmann and Manuel Angehrn of Deloitte Switzerland consider how the Swiss tax reform has led Swiss cantons to move towards a ‘function-based’ tax approach.
04/09/2020
The arc of global financial markets during the first quarter of 2020 corresponded with the unfolding realization that controlling the outbreak would require government-mandated shutdowns
04/09/2020
Craig Cordle, partner at Ogier in Guernsey, explains how the island’s foresighted legislation is facilitating electronic transactions for businesses.
04/09/2020
Although many investors are adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach in terms of making an investment, now is actually a good time for them to be carrying out due diligence.
04/09/2020
Earlier this week, we also looked at the immigration issues facing those who are in the opposite situation: currently stranded outside the UK.
04/09/2020
The money was used to fund his lifestyle of travel, hotels and gambling, with the FCA warning his victims had "little prospect" of recovering any money as a result.
04/09/2020
The implementation of the Register of Beneficial Owners (RBO), was yet another critical step-change which has “greatly enhanced the transparency” alongside other various Directives.
04/09/2020
Huge finance injections must help to create a different kind of economy—one that is more stable and sustainable.
04/08/2020
Both join OCBC in closures in anticipation of fewer customer visits and for staff welfare
04/08/2020
One such provision creates the Paycheck Protection Program, which makes loans, and, in some circumstances, provides loan forgiveness, to small businesses, including charitable organizations.
04/08/2020
The FCA will also transform its operations, using data and advanced analytics to improve responsiveness and reduce the regulatory burden.
04/08/2020
HSBC's exposure to money laundering breaches
04/08/2020
While it is too early to predict what the UK tax system will look like after the virus has passed, one thing is clear: much more tax will be paid by fewer companies and individuals.
04/08/2020
The pandemic has highlighted global reliance on digital and pharmaceutical behemoths, and at the same time should shine a spotlight on their tax behavior, said Rasmus Corlin Christensen, a researcher with the International Centre for Tax and Development.
04/08/2020
It remains to be seen whether this Court of Appeal decision will now trigger legislative change
04/08/2020
The SFC’s investigation found that some of the 53 funds managed and/or advised by HIFL and HGAML between 2010 and 2016 maintained cash deposits with connected entities, namely, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and/or its affilia
04/08/2020
Appleby has assisted with a third catastrophe bond issuance offering Credit Suisse protection for its operational risk exposures.
04/07/2020
The watchdog’s funding requirement, which includes £15m in EU withdrawal costs and £10m to support its own transformation programme, has increased 5.2 per cent to £587.6m.