Managers of Wealth

FINMA proceedings: Banque Audi (Suisse) SA violated money laundering regulations

In addition, FINMA has ordered the disgorgement of profits totalling CHF 3.9 million and a capital surcharge of CHF 19 million.

BLKB subsidiary starts with comprehensive real estate advice

The Swiss real estate sector has a major influence on environmentally relevant factors

Carey Olsen named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the WealthBriefing European Awards

Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the twelfth annual WealthBriefing European Awards 2024.

FCA publishes proposed guidance on new anti-greenwashing rule

The guidance acts as an aid to the implementation of the current anti-greenwashing rule, and provides four key principles that any sustainability claim must consider.

FINMA annual media conference: For a stable financial sector

FINMA made a decisive contribution to stabilizing the financial markets in March 2023, when Credit Suisse was threatened with imminent insolvency.

FCA’s warnings on poor financial crime controls

The firms we assess are informed of our findings and supervisory action is taken with those firms based on those findings”.

The Fed Under Pressure

The unexpected surge in producer price inflation has rattled the market, fueling concerns that the Federal Reserve may not lower interest rates in the near term.

SNB recognizes weaknesses in big bank regulation

The National Bank now sees a particular need for action in the areas of early intervention

Advisers want future government to lessen tax burden for retirees

The survey was conducted in anticipation of the upcoming General Election to determine advisers’ key priorities for the next government.

1MDB scandal has consequences worth millions for Ticino bank

But the verdict is just another step in the corruption scandal surrounding the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, as it turns out.

Approval of temporary exemptions from conditions for maintaining the listing in accordance with article 7 Listing Rules and the delisting of Crealogix Holding AG's registered shares

Temporary exemptions from certain conditions for maintaining the listing in accordance with article 7 Listing Rules

Ex-CEO, directors of Envision Wealth Management charged by MAS

They allegedly committed offences against the Securities and Futures Act, amongst others.

UBS scraps Credit Suisse coal financing rollback

Global asset manager will instead detail its own plan for climate change.

Stonehage Fleming Receives FINMA Operating Licence

In 2020, new financial regulations were introduced by FINMA

HSBC Switzerland gains fair employer certification

The international private bank wants to be an employer of choice.

Swiss bank accuses Macquarie of distorting valuations for higher fees

It is heavily in debt, and has struggled to pay employees this year.

PIMFA urges Financial Conduct Authority to provide firms with the confidence they need to offer a Simplified Advice model

This will ensure that the advice given is focused on a specific outcome and client need, rather than taking consideration of the client’s wider needs and objectives which is currently required were they providing holistic advice.

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