Managers of Wealth

Zac Goldsmith discloses £10m in income and capital gains since 2010

Conservative candidate for London mayor publishes tax returns for period since he became an MP, and calls on rivals to do likewise

The EU and Monaco ink new tax transparency agreement

The agreement provides that Monaco and EU Member States will automatically exchange information on the financial accounts of one another's residents from 2018.

Wealth manager WH Ireland takes fine, block on new clients

The FCA found that between 1 January and 19 June 2013, WHI failed to ensure it had the proper systems and controls in place to prevent market abuse being detected or occurring. WHI's failings, which amounted to a breach of Principle 3, included:

Swiss Affiliate Bank in Middle East Responsible for Financial Mis-selling Fails to Comply With Court Ruling

The claimant will now seek to enforce the next step in securing the sum through the DIFC Court.

New international law firm launches

The new firm also features a strong focus on key global sectors to provide clients with in-depth experience and expertise specific to their industries, including advanced manufacturing, energy, financial services, infrastructure, life sciences, natural re

HMRC reports 'dramatic' returns on investment into UK tax investigations

Tax investigations expert Fiona Fernie of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law.com, said that HMRC was likely to want to "build on this success and ratchet up return on investment even further" over the coming year.

PKF O’Connor Davies Grows International Footprint

Together we are in a unique position to serve the complex accounting, administration, tax and compliance needs

Fears revealed over end to ‘tax havens’

Corporate earnings will plunge, stock prices will collapse, unemployment will soar and pension funds that depend on those stock prices will become impaired.

Barclays accused of making 346 million pounds in ‘sham’ payments to Qataris

PCP's London lawsuit, which seeks £720 million in damages plus interest and costs

HSBC’s Asia hiring practices probed by SEC

Based on the facts currently known, it is not practicable at this time for HSBC to predict the resolution of this matter, including the timing or any possible impact on HSBC, which could be significant.

Cayman Islands: Private Trust Companies In The Cayman Islands

PTCs are a good option for very wealthy families who wish to retain a high degree of confidentiality

Ed Goldman: Lawyer fees cross the $1,500-per-hour threshhold

The news was reported in the Wall Street Journal, quoting a report from Citi Private Bank’s Law Firm Group.

Credit Suisse Said to Be Probed in Italy for Money Laundering

Bank also said to be probed for tax evasion in Milan case

Premier Cru Boss Takes the Fifth

The FBI investigation into a Ponzi scheme at the Berkeley retailer could impact owner's own legal troubles.

Barclays to pay $50mm to end US currency rigging lawsuit

It comes three months after Barclays agreed to pay $150 million and fire a senior electronic trading official to resolve similar claims by the New York State Department of Financial Services.

FCA raises concerns about advisers' platform due diligence

Platform due diligence is lacking

Zac Goldsmith must come clean over his offshore holdings and tax affairs says Labour

Labour Party puts pressure on Zac Goldsmith to explain tax position

Hedge Fund Association Applauds Passage of House Bill Expanding Definition of Accredited Investor

The Hedge Fund Association is pleased to report that on February 1, 2016 the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2187, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act, which incorporates the addition of a knowledge and education-based

Milan court sentences ex-Valentino chairman for tax evasion

The three denied wrongdoing through their lawyers and will appeal the verdict.

Ex-Deutsche Bank Analyst In Big Trouble Over Big Lots Rating

The SEC’s continuing investigation is being conducted by Drew M. Dorman, Robert B. Hanson, Jason Litow, and Kevin Gershfeld.

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