07/05/2019
Transformation of the way in which investment managers and advisors are regulated in the Cayman Islands
The changes further demonstrate the Cayman Islands Government’s commitment to having a regulated securities investment
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07/05/2019
Appleby Highly Commended As Offshore Law Firm Of The Year
The annual awards which were held on the 25th June 2019, reward best practice and celebrate excellence across the entire industry.
07/04/2019
Expat tycoons welcome UAE's new investment policy
The sectors include agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, e-commerce, transportation, arts, construction, entertainment among others," Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.
07/04/2019
Peapack-Gladstone to buy wealth management firm
The $4.7 billion-asset company said in a press release Wednesday that the deal, which should close in the third quarter, will be immediately accretive to its earnings
07/04/2019
Trustees and the Art Market Part 1: Buying Art
A purchase with the dealer has been agreed in principle; can the trustee sort out the funds and logistics?
07/04/2019
Quantum says Swiss prosecutors close Angola-related case
The Swiss investigations into Bastos were closed on 27 June, the attorney general’s office confirmed to Keystone-SDA.
07/03/2019
The island used for promoting the scandalous Fyre Festival could now be yours for a whopping $11.8 million
Spanning across a length of 35 acres of land, the gorgeous isle is home to seven beaches as well as the main house and ancillary buildings and is said to boast of several untouched vistas.
07/03/2019
Gucci’s Got Expensive Handbags and Expensive Fund Managers, Plaintiffs in Court Settlement Allege
$1.2 million settlement served in allegations Gucci didn’t opt for cheaper investment options when available.
07/03/2019
Five mistakes to avoid when implementing an SFTR solution
As firms prepare themselves for impending SFTR reporting requirements, there are some common mistakes they should be careful to avoid.
07/03/2019
Swiss FINSA and what it means to Middle East investors
The new provisions will apply to the financial institutions providing financial services, but also to their employees, directly.
07/03/2019
Fear of inheritance tax looms large, India’s super rich are looking to set up trusts
Inheritance tax was abolished in 1985. But fearing its return, rich professionals and businessmen are flocking to tax consultants to set up trusts to avoid the tax.
07/03/2019
Swiss government OKs regulatory approach for big banks
“The Federal Council also sees a need for clarification regarding the discount system, the staggered timing of bail-in bonds (conversion of debt into equity) and the liquidity requirements for systemically important banks.”
07/03/2019
Elizabeth Warren Starts Winning Begrudging Respect on Wall Street
Financiers drawn to her intelligence, views on social issues
07/02/2019
G20 summit - Merian Global Investors fund managers' commentary
Global markets have immediately reacted positively to the signs of thawing in the relationship, with emerging markets and cyclical stocks the principal beneficiaries.
07/02/2019
Why Africa’s Biggest Fund Manager Is Under Fire
It’s Africa’s largest fund manager, with the assets under its control equating to about 10% of the total market value of all companies trading on Johannesburg’s stock exchange.
07/02/2019
600.000 Reasons To Hide After Embezzling Clients In Monaco
Confident in his ability to hide from justice the Italian’s lawyer did not even show up to appeal the 18 month jail sentence.
07/02/2019
Is the EU sending a message to Britain at Switzerland’s expense?
Switzerland blocks its listed stocks from being traded in the EU
07/01/2019
Switzerland-EU partnership row facing deadline
Switzerland, last week announced a "protective" plan — set to take effect on Monday — that would bar EU exchanges from trading in certain Swiss shares.
07/01/2019
Baker + McKenzie Add 81 New Partners – Bring Global Total to 1550
This year women make up almost 40% of the newly promoted cohort of 81 partners; a market-leading number for any law firm.
07/01/2019
Hedge-Fund Heir Found Guilty of Murdering Father
“But in spite of all his love and generosity, this defendant shot his father at close range in his own apartment in an unconscionable and brutal crime.