Managers of Wealth

Wealth management rivals team up to promote active model

The formation of the alliance comes against a backdrop of increased interest in low-cost index funds

RBS’s private bank hit with £5m Swiss fine

As Coutts did not report any suspicions to the Swiss authorities until 2015.

Famed tax haven Switzerland chases hidden cash

The situation is a role reversal for Switzerland, whose strict bank secrecy laws for years had made the wealthy Alpine country a haven for hidden money.

A Question of Honour for UBS

She penned a book about the bank's alleged tax offenses in 2014, which fed France's investigation into UBS.

How Much Did Dodd-Frank Cost? Don’t Ask Banks

What data is available related to Dodd-Frank compliance costs provides an inconsistent picture about whether banks are burdened by the rule.

Expats in South Africa facing ‘turmoil’ ahead of tax hikes

It is also predicted he will increase estate duty and tax on donations between spouses to increase tax collection on intergenerational wealth transfers.

EBA singles out UK fund manager for €33m bonus

The report noted that the average ratio of variable to fixed remuneration is 468 per cent in asset management

Deloitte's 2017 Essential Tax and Wealth Planning Guide: Financial Preparation Amidst Economic Complexity

The first edition of the guide was released in October 2016 and offered readers insights on individual income tax and wealth transfer planning, as well an examination of the potential tax implications for owning unique investments like art, airplanes and

U.S. appeals court revives JPMorgan silver futures rigging lawsuits

The traders said this forced them to post more capital to support their positions in silver futures spreads.

EM countries target offshore wealth with tax amnesties

Many EM economies are now fully integrated into major fixed income and equity benchmark indices.

FINMA sanctions Coutts for 1MDB breaches

In the past five years, FINMA has issued industry bans against six bank managers following serious breaches of due diligence requirements. Last year FINMA launched enforcement proceedings against six further bank office holders, four of them in connection

Taxman's record blitz of fines for middle classes

HMRC issued 143,000 penalties last year, compared to 55,000 in 2012/13

Charles Stanley: Bad times over for City stock-pickers

Monetary policy in the US and the UK looks to be tightening, with interest rates drifting upwards.

Is the UK really becoming a tax haven? by George Bull

Earlier this month, the Prime Minister Theresa May suggested that following Brexit the UK would adopt “competitive tax rates and policies that would attract the world's best companies and biggest investors”. This led to accusations that B

The protected cell company turns 20

The Protected Cell Companies Ordinance, 1997, came into effect on 1 February 1997 for Guernsey’s captive insurance sector and was the first cell company legislation of its kind anywhere in the world.

Abu Dhabi finance centre to share information with Mauritius

We anticipate close collaboration and fruitful interactions for the betterment of our Authorities.

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Tax reform opponents gain momentum

It will also include new tax breaks on research and development carried out by companies.

Net closes on Barclays chiefs over £7bn deal involving glamorous financier Amanda Staveley

There are also questions over £322million in advisory fees paid to Qatar at the same time.

OECD releases peer review documents for assessment of BEPS minimum standards (Actions 5 and 13)

All members of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS commit to implementing the minimum standards and participating in the peer reviews.

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