Managers of Wealth

Next Year to be Strong for Offshore Firms in Asia

Dispute resolution, corporate and asset management work remain the service lines that will be the strongest for the offshore law firms.

World Tax Advisor - Deloitte

Tax treaty signed with UK

Swiss to adopt country-by-country corporate reports

Multinationals have lowered their tax payments by shifting profits from high-tax countries to tax havens.

HMRC ‘puts people on notice’ with duty to correct tax return

We expect this will lead to an increase in voluntary disclosures prior to the expected deadline of 30 September 2018.

Solicitor entitled to damages in Anglo case

Judge rules plaintiff was seriously misled and Anglo engaged in misrepresentations

Aicraft Leasing In Asia: A Tale Of Three Cities

Total air traffic for the Asia Pacific region is predicted to grow at an average of 6%. By 2035

Simmons defends Barclays on former executive's employment dispute

The long-running investigation, which began in 2012, is scrutinising a £7.3bn emergency cash call made by Barclays at the height of the financial crisis when it avoided a taxpayer bailout by raising the money from investors in the Middle East.

Personal Tax Inspectors – The Ultimate Status Symbols

Around 6,000 inquiries are open into their tax affairs.

Credit Suisse Said to Face Tax Probe Over Undeclared Accounts

If they didn’t provide information about this account when they had it in their files.

Man, 31, accused of killing a former Coutts banker with a single punch after a night out denies murder

Trevor Timon allegedly attacked the former Coutts banker after a night out in London

Indian Swiss bank account holders may shift to other tax havens

Switzerland has to share bank details from 2018 which gives most account holders enough time to plan their move to another tax haven

Ex-BSI banker trial: Yeo Jiawei amassed S$23.9m in just 15 months after leaving BSI, say prosecutors

I put it to you that it is quite unbelievable to amass so much - S$23.9 million- in just one year and three months.

Desire to be A True International Citizen Drives Demand for Second Passports in the Region

As the number of HNWIs increase in emerging economies, so does the expectation for freedom of movement

OECD Core Principles of Private Pension Regulation

The revised Core Principles now include all funded pension arrangements, reflecting changes in the nature of private pension provision

Tax Inspectors Without Borders making significant progress

The projects focus on revenue recovery and improving local audit capacity while sending a strong message on the need for tax compliance.

Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation e-bulletin

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking steps towards introducing Open Banking to provide customers with more control over their accounts and financial services.

WDX partners with FCA authorised firm to endorse their award winning CRM solution

The upcoming MIFID II guidelines and the ongoing revision and tightening of regulatory policy around KYC and Suitability over the past few years

Where Do Lawyers Fall In The Top Income Brackets?

The road to obtaining one of these positions is also arduous.

Switzerland signs joint declaration on introduction of AEOI with Mexico

Both countries intend to start collecting data in accordance with the global AEOI standard in 2018 and to exchange it from 2019 onwards.

Cayman Islands Court of Appeal upholds Weavering preference claim

The first instance proceedings marked the first successful attempt by liquidators of a Cayman Islands investment fund to seek the return of redemption proceeds paid to an investor on the basis of preference.

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