03/02/2023
Withers' charity and philanthropy team wins recognition in major awards and directories
Our practice is renowned for advising 65% of the UKs leading charities.
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
03/02/2023
Swiss bank employees indicted in connection to Russia president’s vast fortunes
The charges stem from bank accounts linked to Vladimir Putin’s childhood friend Sergei Roldugin, whose web of offshore companies was first revealed in the Panama Papers.
03/02/2023
Switzerland to Review its Banking Secrecy Law After Suisse Secrets Revelations
The probe will now determine whether Article 47 needs to be updated.
03/01/2023
JPMorgan resists attempts to depose Jamie Dimon in Epstein lawsuits
Bank says its chief executive had no knowledge of decision to keep convicted sex offender on as a client
03/01/2023
What are the tax implications of the Net Zero Review?
It considers the policies that should be enacted to increase the likelihood the target will be met.
02/28/2023
New Tax Year, New Tax Changes
As the new tax year approaches, you might want to know about possible changes to what you’ll pay in tax.
02/28/2023
FINMA concludes “Greensill” proceedings against Credit Suisse
FINMA will appoint an audit mandatary to review compliance with these supervisory measures.
02/22/2023
IHT receipts show new year-on-year rise
This £3,000 annual allowance can only be brought forward for one tax year
02/21/2023
Singapore to launch new tax incentive scheme for donors with family offices
The MAS will provide more details by the end of June.
02/21/2023
Ex-Julius Baer banker with a penchant for bolides in prison
Things are getting uncomfortable for a former executive at the Swiss bank Julius Baer.
02/21/2023
Finma reviewing Credit Suisse chairperson’s comments on outflows: reports
Credit Suisse said it does not comment on speculation.
02/20/2023
Ex-CS banker loses appeal in espionage case
He is demanding compensation as he was wrongly convicted while at work and has been unable to find work since his release in 2015 as a result of his conviction.
02/20/2023
Link faces £257m hit as FCA Woodford probe nears end
Link has also entered fresh talks to sell its Fund Solutions arm to a rival once the Woodford saga draws to a close.
02/17/2023
Ex-JPM, Barclays exec Staley discussed Disney princesses with Epstein - lawsuit
The lawsuit claims Staley had a close personal relationship with Epstein and that emails between the two "even suggest that Staley may have been involved in Epstein's sex-trafficking operation".
02/16/2023
Connect adds Investec to lender panel
Investec offers residential and buy-to-let mortgages for high-net-worth individuals with an income of more than £300,000.
02/14/2023
The most important tax-year end in decades? Seven ways to protect against the tax crunch
So if not done already then it’s definitely time for earners, savers and investors to review their tax position.
02/08/2023
Labuan IBFC and SBF to jointly host masterclass on Labuan International Business and Financial Centre
The masterclass will showcase Labuan IBFC’s sectoral offerings and services
02/07/2023
Joseph Safra’s Son Sues Family Members
He claims that the other family members had deliberately diluted his stake in the firm in an effort to oust him from the Safra business.
02/07/2023
Finra arbitrators order Credit Suisse to pay $1.3 million to former rep
The Swiss firm loses another dispute over deferred compensation related to the 2015 closure of its U.S. wealth management operation.
02/07/2023
PIMFA calls for Financial Conduct Authority to have greater role in protecting public from fraud
It is vital that the public is protected from online fraud, and the devastating impact it can have on people’s lives.