Managers of Wealth

Swiss central bank accelerates intervention

Foreign exchange markets opened amidst great volatility on Friday as it emerged that Britain had voted to leave the European Union.

London – the New Haven for Dirty Money?

Switzerland as a haven for dirty money has long been a cherished picture painted by commentators in the Anglo-saxon world. With Brexit a reality, the cliché may soon apply to London more than anywhere else.

BSI appeals against Swiss regulator ruling

All client relationships related to 1MDB have been fully closed in early 2015.

Former Texas billionaire ordered to pay $1.1 billion for ‘fraudulent’ tax scheme

The payout includes roughly $135.5 million of taxes, $402.1 million of interest, and $570.1 million of penalties.

Stars may finally align against buyout-baron taxes

The industry has fought the good fight.

The real threat to Britain’s borders is the flow of dirty money

However, British crown dependencies and offshore tax havens were ranked separately.

Duo with Irish links at centre of $16bn 'Ponzi scheme' probe

Regulator in Mauritius sought help from Central Bank in its investigation into offshore hedge fund

Facing up to the regulatory reality of transparency

Control in this case, he says, doesn’t mean hiding information.

IRS Says "You Owe Us Money – Bye-Bye US Passport!"

Americans living abroad could have their passports revoked simply by being on an IRS list for owing taxes.

Billionaire Bacon Loses Appeal in Bahamas Backyard Battle

A New York appeals court Thursday ruled against Bacon

What Happens to UK Taxes after the Referendum?

Early indications are that there will not be an 'Emergency Budget' so soon after the referendum.

UBS Gives IRS Records on U.S. Citizen’s Account in Singapore

The IRS said it needed the records to determine Hsiaw’s income tax liabilities from 2006 to 2011.

Merrill Lynch Paying $10 Million Penalty for Misleading Investors

The notes were issued by Merrill Lynch’s parent company Bank of America Corporation, and Merrill Lynch had principal responsibility for drafting and reviewing the retail pricing supplements.

Merrill Lynch fined $415m for misusing client money

Had Merrill Lynch collapsed at any point, customers would have been exposed to significant risk and uncertainty of getting back their own securities.

IRS Says "You Owe Us Money – Bye-Bye US Passport!"

Americans living abroad could have their passports revoked simply by being on an IRS list for owing taxes.

Credit Suisse Under Justice Dept. Probe

Regulatory authorities have claimed billions as settlements and fines from several banks.

Stars may finally align against buyout-baron taxes

Most recently, a 2015 Senate amendment failed on a 55-43 party-line vote of Republican opposition and Democratic support. A previous push in 2014 under a broad tax-reform plan also faltered.

The real threat to Britain’s borders is the flow of dirty money Roberto Saviano

It’s probably remain’s least used argument, but isolated nations are unable to fight organised crime. Only real cooperation in Europe can have an impact

Tax Efficiency Drives Less than a Quarter of High Net Worth Offshore Investment, says Verdict Financial.

The company’s latest report states that wealth managers need to gain a deeper understanding of the drivers that are prompting HNW investors to look for new places to store their fortunes.

Ex-JPMorgan executive pleads not guilty to $5 million embezzlement

In court, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sagar Ravi said Arbizu, 47, voluntarily agreed to his extradition and said prosecutors had held discussions with him about resolving the case

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