Managers of Wealth

Switzerland: Tax ordinances, implementing tax reform measures for 2020

The Federal Council this week approved three ordinances that will be effective 1 January 2020.

Elizabeth Warren takes risk with ad blasting billionaires

After he speaks, a note appears on screen -- "charged with insider trading."

Priorities of the new European Commission for Sustainability and green Finance by Valdis Dombrovskis

There are significant broader issues to tackle as well, both in Europe and globally.

BEPS Action 13: Latest country implementation update

Updated weekly, this summary report in table format offers a snapshot of implementation of country-by-country reporting and Master file / Local file documentation requirements around the world.

Global Forum on tax transparency reveals compliance ratings for further eight jurisdictions

These jurisdictions have demonstrated progress on the deficiencies identified in the first round of reviews, including improving access to information, developing broader EOI agreement networks, monitoring the handling of increasing incoming EOI requests.

Global Debt Approaches $255 Trillion As ”Plan A Has Failed”

In fact, the global debt will reach around $255 trillion by the end of 2019.

Competition Authority probes FNZ / GBST merger

This date is the current statutory deadline by when the decision will be announced.

FNZ / GBST merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition of GBST Holdings Limited by FNZ (Australia) Bidco Pty Ltd.

HNWIs fear tax rises

The first is a survey from Saunderson House which reveals that high net worth investors are most concerned about an increase in taxes

Richard Laignel takes home gold at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards

Richard was recently promoted to Managing Associate.

Libya State Fund Sues Credit Suisse

At the time, LIA demand to see documents in connection with the businessman and four banks, among them Credit Suisse.

Strong endorsements for Carey Olsen's Bermuda, BVI and Cayman Islands practices in Legal 500

A leading directory for the legal industry, Legal 500 grades law firms following a thorough and independent research process, which includes interviews with clients and peers as well as information provided by the firms themselves.

Hedge Funds in South Africa Bet on New Rules to Stem Outflows

“This is the next evolution of where we are going,” said Hayden Reinders, the chairman of the Association for Savings and Investments South Africa’s hedge funds standing committee. “We want to create awareness that a hedge fund is

The great American tax haven: why the super-rich love South Dakota

It’s known for being the home of Mount Rushmore – and not much else.

Jersey cited in guide on best practice for Beneficial Ownership registers

The report acknowledges that countries find it challenging to achieve satisfactory levels of transparency on the beneficial ownership of companies.

Pubs, Privilege and Improper Purposes

Shell argued that both the conversation in the pub and the email were subject to legal professional privilege and could not be relied upon by Mr Curless.

Jersey: Fit for the future

The collective strength of Jersey’s legal profession – its skills, its responsiveness, its tenacity, its expertise and its experience – cannot be underestimated.

Green Finance for a Sustainable World" - Keynote Speech by Mr Ong Ye Kung

The emphasis is no longer quite so much on the speed of the journey, but on the experience of the journey itself, and people are now travelling across borders in style and easily moving their collections from one residence to another.

Fearing capital flight, Hong Kong eyes tax breaks for the rich

Territory's $1.5 trillion wealth industry lobbies for help amid the protests

British-Era Indian Accounts Lying Dormant in Swiss Bank, No Claim For Crores

India is among 75 countries with which Switzerland's Federal Tax Administration has exchanged information on financial accounts within the framework of global standards on AEOI .

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