Managers of Wealth

Ex-Julius Baer Banker in U.S. Arrest

Besides Krull, a Colombian citizen was also arrested, and seven more are being sought.

BEPS Project Has Triggered Near-Global Tax Reform: OECD

The work follows the announcement that the EU was seeking to pursue new digital permanent establishment rules, potentially unilaterally if there wasn't an international consensus on such by 2020.

Sexual Harassment, Embezzlement Claims Settled by New York Hedge Fund

Snow Park Capital Partners has reached an agreement with the ex-CFO who accused her boss of sexual assault.

Nxivm sex cult case: Seagram heiress among four women arrested

She was formally charged on Tuesday before being released on a $100m (£75m) bail bond.

New rape allegation suggests banks have a big cultural issue

UBS had not started a formal review into the senior banker's behaviour at the time he resigned, although it was reportedly seeking private mobile-phone messages between the alleged victim and her colleagues.

Mystery banker's wife challenges UK unexplained wealth order

The NCA believed that two luxury homes worth £22m were purchased with money stolen by the woman’s husband

GP cleared of mob plot to kill Brown Shipley adviser

Crichton told the court that he had sought to order a contract killing online in order to ‘clear his head’ after being diagnosed with ‘treatment resistant depression’ which led to suicidal thoughts.

South African football agent’s £1.2m tax avoidance own goal

The scheme involved investments in the recruitment and training of young footballers

Appleby named as a 'leading firm' in the Chambers Global HNW Guide

Appleby's highly regarded Private Client & Trusts group provides trust and foundation services to high net worth individuals, families, and fiduciary companies.

MLD V and its implactions for Wealth Managers

This is likely to increase compliance costs

Fintechs spreading across the globe: Seeking innovation beyond the US market

Fintechs are gaining traction in terms of headquarters locations and investments in a vast array of cities around the globe. How do financial services firms stay on top of this rapidly shifting landscape?

Fighting Tax Dodgers Can Kill Economic Growth

Shut out of their favorite havens, companies reduce investment and cut jobs

Angola’s sovereign wealth fund and Quantum square off

Angola's new government seeks to sever ties with Quantum Global, a Swiss firm with ties to the Dos Santos dynasty

Appleby Lawyers among Private Client Global Elite

They have been recognised for their contributions and expertise in advising trustees and ultra-high net worth individuals on the establishment, restructuring and administration of trusts

Failed Columna fund targeted by financial investigator

Switzerland-based financial investigator David Mapley has launched a campaign to seek the return of $400,000 (£307,092, €343,963) for a client who invested in the failed Columna Commodities fund.

Funds and insurance collide in the development of single ILS structures

A panel debate at ILS Insight also heard about increasing investors demands for transparency.

Guernsey Receives Top Marks For Transparency From OECD's Global Forum

Confirmation from the OECD that Guernsey is Compliant matches the ratings of the other Crown Dependencies.

OECD updates criteria for blacklisting non-transparent financial centres

In order for a jurisdiction to be considered satisfactory, it will have to meet at least two of the above three criteria.

U.S. Censures UBS Over Its Anti-Money Laundering Systems

All Cease and Desist Orders, Civil Money Penalty Orders, and Removal/Prohibition Orders are issued with the consent of the parties, unless otherwise indicated as a Decision and Order issued by the Comptroller of the Currency.

Moore Stephens highlights tech firm priorities

Our fifth annual owner managed business (OMB) report reveals remarkable resilience, with many OMBs performing better than expected last year.

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