Managers of Wealth

Inaugural Guernsey Private Investment Funds launched

The PIF recognises that certain investment funds are characterised by a relationship between management and investors that is closer than that of a typical agent.

Millionaire questioned by police after fire ruins his stately home

A milkman raised the alarm and the fire brigade was called just after 4am on April 15, with work to extinguish the flames continuing until Wednesday.

Plan to legalise and tax cannabis launched in Switzerland

It recommends that its sale should be regulated and taxed by the government.

More and more South Africans are applying for world’s 4th most powerful passport

The Golden Visa’s requirements, beyond the investment criterion, are simple to meet

Judges Reject Banker's Claim to be a 'Genius' in Divorce Case

Mr Justice Holman had said the case “should be so easy” to settle as there was “plenty of money to go round

Appleby advise Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate PLC on Merger with Kennedy Wilson Holdings Inc.

It is intended that the merger will be effected by a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement of KWE under Article 125 of the Jersey Companies Law.

Will Hedge Fund Millionaires Flee South If They Face Higher Taxes?

That does not mean the fight over the carried interest tax loophole is dormant

Regtech: The last line of defence against raging forces of finance

Dalton was explaining how blockchain technology, for example, is being examined by a number of banks to ensure compliance reporting and create an indelible record of what is happening.

Deutsche Bank is first bank busted for breaking Volcker Rule

The Board also found that the firm failed to properly undertake certain required analyses concerning its permitted market-making related activities.

Malaysia to Pay $1.2 Billion to Abu Dhabi Fund Over 1MDB Scandal

On Monday, Malaysia and Abu Dhabi moved to clean up one part of the scandal: who would pay back investors who bought the bonds.

Global Investment Compliance Monitoring (ICM) Survey

ICM infrastructure efficiency and effectiveness

China WMP growth eases in first quarter amid crackdown - regulator

It said this growth rate was down close to 35 percentage points from the rate in the same period last year.

Central Bankers and Inclusive Growth: Building a Framework for Financial Inclusion

IMF First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton

Debevoise Advises Adveq in its Sale to Schroders

The Debevoise team advising Adveq was led by New York partner Gregory V. Gooding

Charities Briefing: the VAT pitfalls of collaborative working

Giving property and shares to charity

French presidential candidate wants a 100% tax on the rich

But hike the tax on amounts above this threshold.

Offshore Considerations For Non-U.K. Domiciliaries

Comprehensive tax changes recently went into effect in the U.K. that impact wealth planning considerations for certain clients.

Peter Thiel's Lawyers Now Say He Was Financially Motivated In Funding Hulk Hogan's Gawker Lawsuit

The response from Thiel's lawyers excoriates Gawker's estate, arguing that its motion was “thin to begin with” and was “based entirely on supposition and speculation derived from press reports.”

Appleby joins forces with Wetwheels Jersey

Appleby was named the Official Law Firm of the 35th America’s Cup in December 2014 and as part the partnership Appleby's Bermuda office has been providing the America’s Cup Event Authority with a full range of legal services for the 35th

Top Civil Lawyer Hired to Investigate Swiss Banks

Banks have been paying billions of dollars over the past few years for small infractions of KYC.

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