Managers of Wealth

Family constitutions are on the rise

Family constitutions can bridge both the personal and professional interests of the family.

Attorney General's office searches Pictet office

The bank told Le Temps that it conducted an internal analysis in 2014, in coordination with Finma.

Tax allowances shrink 6% in a decade as fiscal ice age continues

Plan now to make use of the available allowances this coming tax year

President Joe Biden to propose new 20% minimum billionaire tax

Over half the revenue could come from those worth more than $1 billion.

High-End Swiss Watches Confiscated in Russia

It is hard to think of something more symbolic of Switzerland than watches.

Corruption Probe Derails UBS’ China Plans

In addition, the plans are also being reviewed as the scope for the business was overestimated after China’s banking and insurance regulator published new rules in 2021.

Russian Inheritance Battle Reaches Switzerland

The whole thing has unraveled into this veritable War of the Roses that the boulevard press has followed closely.

Consultation paper released on proposed tax concession for single family offices

After taking the comments into consideration, a tax amendment bill will be introduced to the Legislative Council.

Central bank digital currency platform shows progress in fintech

The prototypes of a shared platform for central bank digital currencies highlight the progress in distributed ledger technology.

OECD requests comments on reporting framework for crypto-assets and amendments to CRS

The OECD announcement indicates that the CARF would cover “crypto-assets that can be held and transferred in a decentralised manner

Ogier named best offshore firm

This year, more than 20,000 votes were cast in total, and the winners were announced at gala event in London on Thursday 24 March.

Deutsche Bank stops accepting rich Russian expatriates as clients

Understand the impact of the Ukraine conflict from a cross-sector perspective with the Global Data Executive Briefing: Ukraine Conflict.

Ukraine: Implementation of further EU sanctions

The Federal Council decision of 25 March means that Switzerland remains in line with the measures imposed by the EU

Bermuda court decision: Credit Suisse announcement

Credit Suisse has previously taken reserves against this matter and intends to pursue all available legal actions.

Credit Suisse loses case over banker who stole from billionaire clients

Bank expected to pay at least $500mn in lawsuit brought by former Georgia prime minister

FINMA considers recovery and resolution planning by the “too big to fail” institutions to be well on track – but there are still gaps

FINMA considers the emergency plans of the domestic systemically important banks PostFinance, Raiffeisen and Zürcher Kantonalbank not to be ready to implement for the time being.

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