Managers of Wealth

Regulation outlook 2020: Liquidity, ESG and reporting in the spotlight

Operational resilience and liquidity under scrutiny

Regulatory burdens and industry shifts: The year 2020 in wealth management

With new regulation nudging it toward records, the RIA movement has put advisors at the center of every trend.

Ex-Deutsche Bank Executive Facing Jail in Italy Still Has Clout

Regulators were concerned at the time about a widening series of scandals at Deutsche Bank.

$722 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme

Withers is aware that some of our clients may have invested in BitClub Network, and may be affected by the alleged Ponzi scheme.

Philippine court dismisses case seeking $3.9b of Marcos wealth

Country's anti-graft court decided in favour of the Marcoses for the 4th time since August

For Financial Advisor Ads, a New Frontier

In response to years of complaints, the SEC is overhauling strict rules put in place more than a half century ago to protect consumers from dubious and misleading claims.

Another Credit Suisse senior manager was followed - NZZ

The statement said the investigation it launched via law firm Homburger after news it had had Khan followed had turned up no evidence that any other Credit Suisse employee, including Goerke, had been observed.

Credit Suisse faces further claim of executive spying

The Khan scandal shocked Switzerland’s normally secretive banking industry.

Watchdog chases firms over money laundering rules

Earlier in the year the regulator had asked 400 firms to complete risk assessments to demonstrate

Beacon Wealth Legal shortlisted in Modern Law Awards

The award Beacon Wealth Legal have been shortlisted for is ABS (Alternative Business Structures) of the year.

Carey Olsen secures double shortlisting at Citywealth's Magic Circle Awards 2020

In respect of its shortlisting for the UHNW Private Client Services Innovation of the Year category, Carey Olsen has been specifically recognised for the growth of its Bermuda office and its offering in the fintech sector.

Two simple tax changes could help the government meet its climate change targets by George Bull

Recent research suggests that councils are sitting on almost £2bn of art, most of which is not on public display.

With Tax Reform, Wealthy Clients Should Update Estate Plans

Trusts and wills use “formula” clauses tied to the exemption amount – clauses that can quickly become outdated.

Richest Hong Kong Family Asks Government to Help City Hotels

Kwok was speaking at the launch of Alva Hotel by Royal

ESAs publish joint guidelines on AML/CFT cooperation and information exchange under MLD4

The Guidelines also include provisions to structure supervisory cooperation in situations where the conditions for setting up an AML/CFT college are not met.

CSSF guidance on persons involved in AML/CFT for Luxembourg regulated funds and investment fund managers

This article of the law requires the appointment of two AML/CFT functions

The £4bn OneCoin scam: how crypto-queen Dr Ruja Ignatova duped ordinary people out of billions — then went missing

She was the glitzy business guru who wooed a million people worldwide to invest in the “new bitcoin”.

Smith & Williamson delivers positive first half performance

The first six months of the financial year have seen strong revenue growth across most of our business lines, accompanied by further strategic investment in our core systems.

Oligarch defends castle against Russia

The owner of a £5m Perthshire mansion claims efforts to seize his assets are ‘abusive’

Tax fraudsters to pay £20m over fake eco-investments

The taxman expects the men may have to cash in pensions and sell properties in both the UK and Dubai to settle the tax bills.

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