10/27/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA reforms to the Listing Regime and equity IPO process
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
10/27/2017
UK asset managers under pressure to boost capital buffers
Regulator wants fund houses to beef up reserves by an additional 82% on average
10/27/2017
Luxembourg Corporate - Unregulated securitisation vehicles
It shall finance its securitisation operations through the issue of securities.
10/26/2017
SEC approves the PCAOB’s new standard for audit reports
This week the SEC approved the PCAOB’s new auditor reporting standard, which makes significant changes to the nature and scope of the auditor’s required disclosures about matters specific to the particular audit.
10/26/2017
Swiss Man Admits Spying On German Tax Officials Out Of 'Patriotism' And Profit
SwitzerLand Had Been Seeking The Identities Of Three German Tax Officers
10/26/2017
Most Trusts And Estates Practices Are Sitting On Multiple Millions Of Dollars In New Revenues
The Biggest Obstacle To Great Success Is Connecting With The Wealthy.
10/26/2017
Con artist who posed as German heiress in bank scheme busted for stealing $275G
She spent the money on personal trainer sessions, hotel stays at 11 Howard in SoHo and other personal expenses, prosecutors said.
10/25/2017
UK based investment management firm selects Maitland to provide ACD and fund administration services
The fund is now over £100 million AUM and has top decile performance in its sector.
10/25/2017
Appleby refutes all allegations of wrongdoing after hacking breach
Appleby has thoroughly and vigorously investigated the allegations and we are satisfied that there is no evidence of any wrongdoing, either on the part of ourselves or our clients.
10/25/2017
Law firms are preemptively opening Bitcoin wallets to pay ransoms
Sweeney said firms must do more to enhance cyber security.
10/25/2017
Lloyds Not ‘Compelled’ By Government To Acquire HBOS
Lloyds Bought HBOS At The Height Of The Banking Crisis
10/24/2017
Isle of Man announces assessment of practice for importation of aircraft
The Isle of Man Government works closely with HMRC and holds quarterly governance meetings on a range of VAT issues.
10/24/2017
USA: How Will Tax Reform Affect HNW Real Estate Investors?
The 1031 exchanges will likely survive the tax debate
10/24/2017
Two directors banned over £1M fine wine scam
The Insolvency Service will take action against directors who do not take their obligations seriously and abuse their position.
10/23/2017
Two Appleby Partners Recognised as Most Influential Women in Re/Insurance
Kate and Fiona commented, ‘We are honoured to have been included within this prestigious report alongside such an influential group of women.’
10/23/2017
FCA fines Merrill Lynch £34.5m for reporting failure
MLI agreed to settle at an early stage of the investigation and received a 30% reduction in their overall fine. Without this discount the fine would have been £49,320,000.
10/23/2017
Appleby act as Jersey counsel to Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate merger
The merger was implemented by way of a members scheme of arrangement under Jersey companies law.
10/23/2017
Billionaire Phones4u boss says former colleague who accuses him of unfairly sacking her 'is the most amazing liar I have ever met' and denies dismissing staff when bonuses were due
Mr Caudwell denies 'always' setting bonuses high then finding way to fire worker
10/23/2017
Millennials - mischief managed
Personal data will be retained, no doubt, for different purposes and it is important to distinguish the personal data.
10/23/2017
After firings, Fidelity chief says no tolerance for sexual harassment
Bad press can be a concern to clients considering a new money manager due to performance or fees.