09/30/2015

Keeping in STEP with industry leaders

High profile speakers will put the latest developments in trusts, estates and personal planning in the spotlight at The Isle of Man branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' annual conference.

09/29/2015

Credit Suisse in $4.25 mln settlement with SEC over faulty data

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, which is headquartered in New York, New York, agreed to settle the charges by paying a $4.25 million penalty and admitting it violated the recordkeeping and reporting provisions of the federal securities laws.

09/29/2015

Top law brands named

The ranking of global brand equity follows a survey of more than 2,300 general counsel.

09/28/2015

Legal 500 – Jersey review

For 27 years, The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market.

09/25/2015

Swiss Banks Outline Stance On AEOI

In a recent speech, Odier noted that Switzerland has taken the necessary domestic legislative measures to conform with new international standards on tax compliance.

09/25/2015

U.S. Tax Laws Could Snag “Accidental Americans”

Accidental Americans can include individuals like this future daughter-in-law who never thought of herself as American, as well as Green Card holders who let this authorization to live and work in the U.S. lapse.

09/25/2015

When protectors stop protecting - Withers

The case, known as the 'K Trust', demonstrates that the courts can and will if necessary remove a protector who the Court considers is no longer acting in the best interests of their beneficiaries.