09/30/2013
Tax evasion advice being offered by lawyers, bankers: CBC News
Experts said one plan was virtually 'untraceable'
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09/29/2013
Red Flags Rules Simplified - Pershing
Certain SEC-regulated entities are required to establish programs that detect and respond to red flags of identity theft.
09/29/2013
Julius Baer to fight $100m lawsuit in Singapore
The plaintiffs’ claim amounting to about SGD 94 million and HKD 186 million
09/29/2013
Britain’s EU bonus challenge offers little hope for bankers
This follows its legal challenges to EU plans for a tax on financial transactions
09/29/2013
Lawyer warns advisers should offer low cost alternative with recommendation
Advisers should ensure they discuss a lower risk alternative investment product alongside the investment strategy they ultimately recommend in order to mitigate the chance of future legal claims
09/28/2013
London Bullion Body Could Charge More or Disband Gold Rates
The London Bullion Market Association could charge its member banks more or even disband its Gold Forward Offered Rates after a string of new regulations in the financial market
09/25/2013
Chancellor files legal challenge to EU cap on bank bonuses
The challenge was filed by HM Treasury at the European Court of Justice in Strasbourg last Friday, September 20.
09/25/2013
Madoff accountant, 77, charged with aiding Ponzi scheme
A former accountant for Bernard Madoff has been indicted on charges he helped the convicted swindler defraud thousands of customers in the Ponzi scheme masterminded by Madoff, nearly five years after the fraud was uncovered.
09/24/2013
Tax avoidance “not legal duty”, according to law firm
There is no duty for companies to mitigate tax bills for shareholders’ benefit, says law firm Farrer & Co, reports Calum Fuller
09/24/2013
Clifford Chance takes top gong at The Lawyer Management Awards
Global head of business transformation Oliver Campbell and his team were rewarded for radically improving efficiencies of legal services delivery.
09/22/2013
Draft Commission Regulations for Money Market Funds - Withers
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09/22/2013
FATCA update for fiduciaries - Withers
Trusts covered by an applicable IGA will be subject to home country implementing legislation.
09/22/2013
Osborne’s Swiss tax raid revealed as £2bn flop
British residents with Swiss assets were hit with a one-off levy of between 21% and 41% in May, while a further withholding tax on future gains and income of up to 43% will be applied annually.
09/22/2013
FCA to up Absolute Return disclosure demands
They must also emphasise there are no guarantees a positive return will be achieved over any time period.
09/22/2013
DFSA Slaps Fine on Former Private Banker
He also restricted from performing financial works for a period of six years
09/22/2013
Ex-BNP Paribas Private Banker Fined by Dubai Regulator
"It's a pretty strong move by the regulator and shows they are getting more serious now in protecting client interests. Previously, these events wouldn't be made public," said one asset management source, who declined to be identified
09/22/2013
Smith & Williamson celebrates double win at STEP Private Client Awards 2013/14
Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and investment management group, has been named Accountancy Team of the Year and Investment Team of the Year at the STEP Private Client Awards 2013/14.
09/21/2013
US introduces new tool to combat tax evasion: a voluntary disclosure programme…for banks
There is no question that the deal reached by the US and Swiss governments that resulted in this programme will have a deeply–resonating impact on the Swiss private banking industry
09/19/2013
Sitting comfortably – Swiss lawyers benefit as Gnomes of Zurich come under attack
So where does this leave Switzerland's legal powerhouses?
09/19/2013
FCA set to take action on disclosing PI shortfalls
The FCA is set to crack down on the lack of disclosure of shortfalls in professional indemnity insurance among advisers and wealth managers