09/28/2017
Family Investment Companies: not just about tax
Our article considers Family Investment Companies as part of a wealth planning strategy
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
09/28/2017
The Balancing Act of Tax Reform by Nick Blundell, Corporate Tax Partner at RSM
Time will tell whether the UK tax base will be sufficiently broadened to allow further reductions in headline rates
09/28/2017
Swiss Banking Stuck in the Tax Mire
Banks must be concerned about the all-too-public investigations and searches of premises
09/28/2017
Tax cuts for the rich and budget cuts for the poor
Right now large American companies use offshore tax havens and other complex schemes to avoid nearly $135 billion in taxes every year.
09/28/2017
Switzerland paves way for new Money Gaming Act
The main focus of the Money Gaming Act is to combat fraud and underage online gambling.
09/27/2017
Global law firm Recognized in 2017 Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Global law firm recognized in second annual Chambers High Net Worth Guide
09/27/2017
OECD releases first peer reviews on implementation of BEPS
These first peer review reports represent an important step forward to turn the political commitments made by members of the Inclusive Framework into measureable, tangible progress.
09/27/2017
Taxman cometh for the digital economy
Perhaps nowhere is the conundrum more stark than in the sharing economy.
09/27/2017
Are ‘deputies’ the new guardians of private wealth?
The added pressure of having to apply to court in order to deal with pressing financial matters will intensify the ordeal.
09/27/2017
German branches of UBS searched by authorities
The spokesman for UBS-Europe confirmed the information reported by a German business magazine, which also reported that the homes of some 2,000 customers of the bank were also being searched.
09/27/2017
Swiss bank data exchange deal stumbles in parliament
This means that Swiss banks will pass the details of foreign clients to the Swiss tax office, which will then pass this data on to countries it has signed an AEOI treaty with.
09/26/2017
Primeo v HSBC – Landmark Judgment Handed Down in Grand Court
This judgment illustrates the risks which can arise when providing services to funds, and directs administrators and custodians on the scope of their obligations.
09/25/2017
Appleby 'one to watch' in the Chambers Global High Net Worth Guide
Appleby has been recognised for the second year running in the Chambers Global 2017 High Net Worth Guide for the work it undertakes in the Private Client & Trusts sector.
09/25/2017
Four countries that slash non-dom IHT bills
Four countries have long-established tax treaties that give UK-non-doms from these jurisdictions a hugely advantageous opportunity to minimise paying inheritance tax on their worldwide assets.
09/22/2017
Grant Thornton grows through M&A in Australia, Canada and Costa Rica
Grant Thornton today announced member firm expansion in Australia, Canada and Costa Rica.
09/20/2017
Private security: blending in to protect the well-heeled
They all have the necessary industry licences and accreditations.
09/20/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation
PSD2: FCA Approach Document and final Handbook changes
09/20/2017
Are robots the latest tax-dodgers?
With calls for robots to pay tax, we ask why they’re only being heard now. Is taxing robots the right approach? Is there an underlying problem which suggests a different response?
09/20/2017
Culture and conduct - extending the accountability regime
Speech by Jonathan Davidson, Director of Supervision – Retail and Authorisations at the FCA, delivered at City and Financial Summit, London.
09/19/2017
CMA Investigates Asset Management Sector
Views and supporting evidence can be submitted to the CMA through their case page.