09/14/2017
Alleged Swiss spy to go on trial in Germany next month
The state had purchased a stolen data CD containing details on German clients of Swiss banks
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09/14/2017
U.K. Investment Firm: Central Bankers Should Clamp Down On Bitcoin
On Tuesday, U.K. investment firm, Schroders, agreed with the Chinese without praising them directly.
09/14/2017
Swiss Life speaks to DOJ about possible tax evasion by U.S. clients
Swiss Life said the inquiry related to its cross-border business with U.S. clients.
09/14/2017
Swiss bank lobby urges government to toughen stance on EU equivalence
The association advocates open markets and insists on recognition by the EU of equivalence for relevant Swiss laws.
09/13/2017
Cristiano Ronaldo hires Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho’s lawyer to help with tax fraud allegations
Real Madrid hitman is still involved in a court case after being accused of not paying £13.1million to the Spanish authorities By Lee Astley
09/13/2017
Spain probes ICBC’s European unit over money laundering
The Luxembourg unit of ICBC holds the lender’s EU bank licence and is responsible for supervising the Madrid branch.
09/12/2017
Why SFTR compliance is an opportunity for greater data insight by Paul Burleton, GFT
Clear driving principles of data ownership will be key in order to address data quality, timeliness and accuracy.
09/12/2017
Merrill Lynch Pays $60000 Fine for Inappropriate Order Limits in Australia
The MDP found that, from October 2010 to June 2016, MLAF had inappropriate limits to varying degrees in respect of number of pathways to the ASX 24 Market.
09/11/2017
Barclays’ email raises questions on banks’ ‘no-poach agreement
US regulators examining whether UK bank promised JPMorgan it would not hire its staff
09/11/2017
Swiss Crypto Valley Association Calls for ‘Careful’ ICO Regulation
Noting that four of the five highest-grossing ICOs have been launched in Switzerland
09/08/2017
State Street agrees $35m fraud settlement with SEC
Complaints related to hidden mark-ups and lack of disclosure over an electronic platform
09/08/2017
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09/08/2017
Switzerland plans to overhaul corporate tax regime
Switzerland’s Federal Council has started a new consultation on an updated package of corporate tax reform
09/08/2017
Ronaldo's agent summoned over tax evasion case
Prosecutors accuse the Real Madrid star of evading tax via a shell company based in the British Virgin Islands and another in Ireland, known for low corporate tax rates.
09/07/2017
Ogier wins International Legal Team of the Year at STEP Private Client Awards
"Winning this coveted award demonstrates the skill and dedication of our global team."
09/06/2017
Don’t let the taxman become a customer at the bank of mum and dad
Parents across the UK are increasingly helping their children financially to purchase properties and, as the arrangements get more and more complex, so to do the tax implications.
09/06/2017
Swiss legislator removes barriers to individualised high earner pensions
Existing 1e-plans will have to be adapted to the new legal framework by 2019.
09/05/2017
Is this the next financial scandal waiting to happen?
It has allowed me to jump in and invest in a start-up.
09/05/2017
EY reports strong global revenue growth in 2017
We have once again achieved strong revenue growth in what continues to be a complex business environment.
09/04/2017
Beware the corporate psychopath
Psychopaths have unimpaired intellectual functions, which allow them to skilfully manipulate and mislead others.