Managers of Wealth

BBC star aInvolved In 'Second-Hand Car' Tax Scheme

The tribunal, under Judge Colin Bishopp, described that evidence as "very brief and rather uninformative".

Credit Suisse under scrutiny for aiding tax evasion

Bankers helping customers buy gold bars to store in Swiss bank safes. A wealthy customer who traveled on flights hiding $250,000 in pantyhose to stash in Swiss accounts.

Accountability Trumps Confidentiality: Bermuda Court of Appeal Upholds Decision of Supreme Court to Order Disclosure

It is not unusual for a settlor to impose confidentiality conditions upon trustees by the terms of the trust.

GAO Report: Where Offshore Tax Evaders Live And Bank

All told, taxpayers in at least 45 states and the District of Columbia reported accounts in 68 countries and territories.

Tax evasion to get tougher as Australia strikes deals on foreign bank accounts

The battle against offshore tax evasion is gaining momentum after Australia and the US struck a deal to combat tax-dodgers and G20 members prepared to sign off on a scheme for the automatic exchange of tax information.

Investors with investments linked to Bernard Madoff

Investors with investments linked to Bernard Madoff may have the opportunity to claim compensation.

Isle of Man Downgraded by S&P on Offshore Finance Vulnerability

The Isle of Man was downgraded by Standard & Poor’s because the ratings company said the offshore financial center is vulnerable to growing regulatory pressure.

South Africa: Is it time for a wealth tax?

With Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's National Budget Announcement 2014 just a week away, one has to wonder whether he will consider instituting a wealth tax in an attempt to increase revenue collection.

Tax raid on super-rich hiding mansions in offshore companies raises £100million

FIVE times more than expected

Withers survey shows need for greater weight to pre-nup and marital property rules

The survey reveals that many jurisdictions recognise and embrace the advantages of autonomy and freedom of choice within marriage and its possible breakdown.

Sheffield-based law firm appoints new private client partner

She will be focusing on Wosskow Brown’s corporate clients as well as expanding the existing probate, wills and elderly client advice offered.

India, Switzerland agree on liberal terms for tax information exchange

There has been much debate on illegal offshore-accounts held by Indians

German-Swiss tax deal similar to UK’s is ‘dead’: report

The German deal was originally agreed in principle in 2011, about 10 days before a similar scheme was approved for the UK, in 2011.

Financial difficulty leads to increased risks for clients - SRA

SRA survey finds one in four struggling law firm uses clients' funds

Regulators look to increase scrutiny of large fund groups

Discussions took place in London last week at the FCA headquarters following an earlier consultation process started in January by the Financial Stability Board and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions.

Swiss Tax Deal Seen Buried After Prominent German Cases Revealed

A proposed Swiss-German tax accord is dead and buried amid growing public opposition in Germany to any agreement that’s seen as too easy on evaders

Tax evasion controversy shifts east

Our message to tax criminals is loud and clear: their money is not welcome in Singapore

Wealthy Britons in the dark over inheritance tax rules

Wealthy Britons risk leaving their loved ones with an unexpected tax bill after a new report revealed less than half are aware of the inheritance tax threshold.

Jersey Finance comments on the OECD new single global standard on automatic exchange of information

“These reforms are a platform for mobilising money transparently and allowing greater global investment, which we strongly welcome”.

Luxury Cars as Lottery Prizes to Help Portugal Fight Tax Dodgers

For as long as she can remember, Portuguese pensioner Maria Alice Silva has enjoyed a guilty pleasure she hides from her friends: playing the lottery.

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