Managers of Wealth

Jersey and Switzerland sign joint declaration

Identical declarations have been signed with Switzerland by Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

Business ethics and the impact of the Anticorruption Law - TMF

By now Brazilian companies have probably heard of law No.12.846/13, popularly known as the Anti Corruption Law, which is leading to profound structural changes in companies operating in the country.

Marijuana Inc. eyes Mexico as drug liberalization looms

From medical marijuana growers to pot private equity firms

Loch Lomond Golf Club ‘no longer owes its bank money’

The club was bought out by its members in 2011.

Tycoon who was ordered to hand over half his £210million fortune to ex-wife wins right to challenge divorce

He wants more and has now won the right to challenge that decision

FCA boss denies Treasury quashed bank inquiries

City regulator the Financial Conduct Authority has denied it was forced to drop inquiries into the banks due to pressure from the Treasury.

Should Congress close tax loopholes for the ultra-rich?

If their benefit to the economy is in doubt, no one can dispute that the wealthy are world-class tax avoiders.

Is HMRC trying to circumvent legal time limits for tax enquiries? by Mike Down

A fundamental principle of the tax system is that taxpayers are entitled to certainty over finality in their annual tax affairs. Legally, HMRC has a strict time limit, known as the ‘enquiry window’ to raise questions about a submitted tax retu

Ex-Goldman Director Rajat Gupta Back Home After Prison Stay

A former McKinsey & Co. managing partner, Gupta is the highest-profile executive convicted in a U.S. crackdown on insider trading at hedge funds

Julius Baer dismisses employee in internal FIFA probe

Baer said in June it had opened an internal investigation in connection with FIFA after a corruption scandal engulfed soccer's governing body

Being notetaker worse than going to strip club

But one female resources company director said banks and other employers should not act like a nanny state when regulating employees

The Cayman Islands – home to 100,000 companies and the £8.50 packet of fish fingers

The Caribbean dependency is more British than Bognor, but helps shield £20bn a year from the Treasury. Here are 10 facts about the world’s most notorious tax haven

Tax Office trawls for owners of boats, planes, horses

It will allow the ATO to make more accurate estimate of peoples' wealth to ensure they meet their tax obligations.

Leaked Recording Upends Case of 'Rogue Trader' Convicted of Losing Bank Billions

Kerviel insists that his bosses were aware of his trades, and that they share responsibility.

US tightens up on luxury property purchases through offshore companies

The scale of the problem is unknown, however, property markets in residential hubs like New York, Miami, and LA are believed to have benefited from the influx of ‘dirty money’ from abroad.

French court suspends trial of famed art dealer Wildenstein

The criminal court has set the new trial date as May 4, after Wildenstein's lawyers argued that tax and criminal charges had been doubled up.

ANZ probes sacked traders' allegations of sex, drugs, booze

The claims come at a time of growing global concern around financial markets conduct.

Tennis match fixing: Evidence of suspected match fixing revealed

Secret files exposing evidence of widespread suspected match fixing at the top level of world tennis, including at Wimbledon, can be revealed by the BBC and BuzzFeed News.

Greece, Germany step up fight against tax evasion

Greek tax inspectors will also receive training in Germany.

St Lucia snubs Britain by refusing to waive immunity for Saudi billionaire

The Caribbean island turns down Britain's official request to lift Walid Juffali's diplomatic immunity before London court case starts on Monday

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