04/30/2018

Scope of the 'reasonable excuse' defence

The finalised version of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Guidance, approved by the Treasury, offers additional information on when the defence may apply.

04/27/2018

Wealth managers accused of dodging capital rules

"This can be seriously disruptive for firms’ plans. It suggests there is work to do if firms’ own assessments of capital requirements are to be aligned with those of the regulator."

04/24/2018

Zurich Court of Appeal dismissed claim against Julius Baer

The Zurich Court of Appeal, as the court of second instance, issued its judgment in the case of the Bundesanstalt für vereinigungsbedingte Sonderaufgaben versus Julius Baer and ruled in favour of Julius Baer as well. The ruling is not yet legally bi

04/24/2018

Guardian Wealth hit with $1m fine

GWMQ was authorised by the Regulatory Authority on 20 October 2009 as an insurance intermediary firm to conduct insurance mediation in accordance with Article 29 of the Regulations.