12/12/2018
UK government slammed for U-turn on ‘golden visa’ suspension
The Home Office announced it was suspending Tier 1 Investor visas on 6 December, effective from midnight that day
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12/11/2018
Credit Suisse Suspected of Failings in Wealth-Manager Probe
This is the second fraud case in recent years in the Swiss city involving client assets at Credit Suisse.
12/11/2018
Environmental Protection Parliament rejects proposal to tax plane tickets
"Flying has become extremely cheap; it defies common sense," said parliamentarian Lisa Mazzone.
12/10/2018
The United Kingdom's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
The UK is the largest financial services provider in the world.
12/10/2018
The Cayman Islands: An Extender of Value to the UK
Cayman Finance submission to the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee ‘Future of the UK Overseas Territories Inquiry’
12/10/2018
Fraudster only invested £8,000 of the £3million handed over to him
The father of three blew more than £1million on his children’s private education, property, cars and exotic holidays.
12/10/2018
Investors Worry About U.K. Auditors’ Contributions to U.S. Audits
U.K. accounting firms whose performance has been harshly criticized do significant work on the audits of many American companies ] m m m mm
12/10/2018
Ginza’s ‘property king’ handed 4-year term for tax evasion
Known as the “Ginza Property King,” Kawamoto, 86, was arrested for violating the Corporation Tax Law by Tokyo District Public Prosecutor’s Office in 2013.
12/10/2018
EY South Africa announces milestone strategic partnership
Motlanalo is a 100% black women owned audit and advisory practice that currently employs 23 permanent staff and is on a strong growth trajectory.
12/09/2018
China fines banks over wealth management violations
The central bank has tightened regulations on the asset management businesses
12/07/2018
Police raids were not the fault of Deutsche Bank management, CFO says
Deutsche Bank offices were raided by German police last week.
12/07/2018
UBS Move Spotlights Wall Street Tug of War
“UBS, for now, has backed away from an unpopular policy with its financial advisers,” the publication writes.
12/07/2018
Appointment of AML Officers to Cayman Islands Investment Entities - Update - December 2018
It is important that the operators of Cayman Island investment entities consider these new requirements and whether or not they are subject to these new requirements.
12/07/2018
17 more Chinese stars alleged to have evaded taxes: Who are they?
Action could be taken after March against offenders.
12/07/2018
Research Funders Make Secretive Overseas Investments: Report
An investigation by Science reveals that charities’ investments support activities opposed to their own missions, such as human health and environmental protection.
12/06/2018
Appleby Launches Global Technology And Innovation Guide And Microsite
Appleby has led the way amongst the offshore firms by establishing its Global Technology and Innovation Group.
12/06/2018
Quilter eyes armed forces for adviser recruits
Veterans exhibit many of the capabilities and values we as a business look for in our people and this initiative aims to support these people as they transition into their new careers."
12/06/2018
Swiss regulator publishes guidelines for relaxed FinTech Licence
FINMA is responsible for granting the FinTech licence
12/06/2018
Switzerland faces stark choice on EU integration deal
Moves on institutional framework agreement will have implications for Brexit Britain
12/06/2018
Falcon's Link to Goldman Sachs
One of the bankers, former southeast Asia head Tim Leissner, accuses Goldman of fostering a culture which glossed over doubts about the dealings in favor of juicy fees.